Definition
乞求 (qǐ qiú) is a formal, literary word meaning 'to beg for, to implore' — it conveys a humble, desperate request for something like forgiveness or mercy. Compared to the broader 求 (qiú, 'to ask/seek'), 乞求 is more intense and supplicating; it is similar to 恳求 (kěn qiú, 'earnestly entreat') but carries a stronger sense of desperation, while 哀求 (āi qiú) emphasizes pleading with sorrow.
verb
to beg forto implore
Easily confused
- 气球qì qiúsound-alikeballoon
Examples
- 乞求。Tā hán lèi qǐ qiú mǔqīn de liàngjiě.He tearfully begged for his mother's understanding.
- 乞求。Liúlàng māo zài ménkǒu qǐ qiú shíwù.The stray cat begged for food at the door.
- 乞求。Tā qǐ qiú lǎobǎn zài gěi tā yí cì jīhuì.He begged the boss to give him another chance.
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