求生 (qiú shēng) — to try to survive, to seek survival
Definition
求生 is a fixed verb-object phrase meaning 'to seek/try to survive' — typically used in serious contexts like disasters or desperate situations, not everyday comfort. It often appears as 求生欲 (will to survive) or 求生技能 (survival skills).
verb
to try to surviveto seek survival
Examples
- 求生，。Wèi le qiú shēng, tā men shén me dōu yuàn yì zuò.To survive, they are willing to do anything.
- ，求生。Huǒ zāi zhōng, dà jiā pīn mìng xiǎng bàn fǎ qiú shēng.During the fire, everyone desperately thought of ways to survive.
- ，。Zài jué jìng zhōng, tā men zuì zhōng qiú dé le shēng.In a desperate situation, they ultimately managed to survive.
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