求教 (qiú jiào) — to ask for advice, to seek guidance (respectfully)
Definition
A formal, respectful verb meaning 'to seek guidance' — usually directed at a teacher, expert, or senior. The 求 frames the act as humble; 询问 is neutral, 请问 is polite in everyday speech.
verb
to ask for adviceto seek guidance (respectfully)
Examples
- 求教。Wǒ jīng cháng xiàng lǎo shī qiú jiào.I often ask my teacher for advice.
- 。Wǒ zuó tiān xiàng tā qiú guò yí cì jiào.Yesterday I asked him for advice once.
- ，。Yù dào wèn tí, nǐ kě yǐ zhǎo tā qiú gè jiào.When you encounter a problem, you can ask him for advice.
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