谋取 (móu qǔ) — to seek, to strive for
Definition
谋取 (móuqǔ) is a formal/written verb meaning 'to seek (an interest, benefit, or advantage),' often with a strategic or self-serving nuance. Stronger and more deliberate than 寻求 ('to look for') and 比 争取 ('to strive for') more calculating.
verb
to seekto strive for
Examples
- 谋取，。Tā wèi le móu qǔ gèng gāo de zhí wèi, fù chū le hěn duō nǔ lì.He made a lot of effort to seek a higher position.
- 谋取。Zhè jiā gōng sī shì tú móu qǔ gèng dà de shì chǎng fèn é.This company is trying to strive for a larger market share.
- 谋取。Wǒ men bù néng yòng bú zhèng dāng de shǒu duàn móu qǔ lì yì.We cannot seek benefits through improper means.
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