Definition
恳求 (kěn qiú) means 'to beg earnestly' — a humble, sincere, urgent request. It is stronger than 求 (qiú 'to ask/request') and similar to 哀求 (āi qiú) but less desperate; 乞求 (qǐ qiú) often implies begging for mercy or favor, while 恳求 focuses on earnestness.
verb
to begto entreat (earnestly)
Examples
- 恳求。Wǒ kěn qiú tā zài gěi wǒ yí cì jīhuì.I begged him to give me another chance.
- 恳求。Tā liú zhe yǎnlèi kěn qiú fùmǔ yuánliàng tā.She begged her parents to forgive her with tears.
- 恳求，。Tā kěn qiú le bàntiān, lǎobǎn zhōngyú dāying le.He begged for a long time, and the boss finally agreed.
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