Definition
求见 is a formal verb meaning 'to request an audience' or 'to ask to see (someone important)'. It is a separable verb (离合词): the object or aspect markers can go between 求 and 见, e.g. 求了三次见 ('requested an audience three times'). You typically use it when seeking a meeting with a superior, elder, or official — it carries a respectful tone.
v.o.
to request an audienceto ask to see (someone of higher status)
Examples
- 求见，。Tā duōcì qiú jiàn, dàn dōu bèi jùjué le.He requested an audience many times, but was always refused.
- ，。Zuótiān wǒ qiú le yí cì jiàn, zhōngyú jiàn dào le jīnglǐ.Yesterday I requested an audience once and finally met the manager.
- ，求见。Méiyǒu yùyuē, nǐ bù néng suíbiàn qiú jiàn.Without an appointment, you cannot casually request an audience.
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