搜寻 (sōu xún) — to search for, to look for
Definition
搜寻 is a fairly formal verb meaning 'to search for, to look for' — broader and more literary than 搜索 (concrete search of a place or database). Closer to 寻找/寻求 in tone, but emphasizes an active, thorough hunt.
verb
to search forto look for
Examples
- 搜寻。Jǐng fāng zài sōu xún shī zōng de yóu kè.The police are searching for the missing tourists.
- 搜寻。Tā zài wǎng shàng sōu xún nà ge wèn tí de dá àn.He is searching online for the answer to that question.
- 搜寻。Kē xué jiā men sōu xún xīn de zhì liáo fāng fǎ.Scientists are searching for new treatment methods.
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