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力求 (lì qiú) — to strive to, to make every effort (to achieve something)

Definition

力求 is a formal verb meaning to strive for a specific goal or standard — often paired with a quality like 完美, 准确, or 公正. Stronger and more goal-oriented than 尽力 ('do one's best').

verb
to strive toto make every effort (to achieve something)

Examples

  • 力求。
    Wǒ men zài gōng zuò zhōng lì qiú zuò dào zuì hǎo.
    We strive to do our best at work.
  • 力求。
    Tā lì qiú zài kǎo shì zhōng qǔ dé hǎo chéng jì.
    He strives to achieve good results in the exam.
  • 力求。
    Zhè jiā gōng sī lì qiú tí gōng zuì yōu zhì de fú wù.
    This company strives to provide the highest quality service.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
偏正piānzhèngModifier + head

The first part narrows down the second: it says what kind of thing the head is.

力lìeffort
求qiúseek

力 means effort and 求 means to seek, so 力求 is to seek something with full effort.

Characters in this word

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

力 is drawn as either an arm bending out from the side of the body or a wooden plough.

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A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

求 began as a drawing of a centipede.

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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9Will & Intention

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