求知 (qiú zhī) — to seek knowledge, to pursue learning

Definition

求知 (qiú zhī) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to seek knowledge / pursue learning' — a literary phrase used in essay-style contexts, not everyday speech.

verb

to seek knowledgeto pursue learning

Examples

求知。
Tā yì shēng dōu zài qiú zhī.
He spent his whole life seeking knowledge.
，。
Wèi le zhè ge xiàng mù, tā qiú le hěn duō zhī.
For this project, he sought a lot of knowledge.
求知。
qiú zhī Shì tuī dòng shè huì jìn bù de zhòng yào lì liàng.
The pursuit of knowledge is an important force driving social progress.

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