求情 (qiú qíng) — to plead (for mercy/leniency); to intercede (on sb.'s behalf); to ask for a favor
Definition
A separable verb: 求 + 情, used when you beg someone (usually in power) to forgive, spare, or grant a favor. Collapses to 求情 in 帮我求个情; the split appears with measure words like 求过几次情.
verb
to plead (for mercy/leniency)to intercede (on sb.'s behalf)to ask for a favor
Examples
- 求情，。Wǒ xiàng tā qiú qíng, xī wàng tā néng yuán liàng wǒ.I pleaded with him, hoping he could forgive me.
- ，。Tā gēn wǒ qiú guò jǐ cì qíng, wǒ dōu méi dā ying.He interceded with me several times, but I didn't agree.
- ，。Nǐ qù qiú gè qíng, shuō bú dìng tā huì tóng yì.Go and plead a favor — maybe he'll agree.
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