Definition
谋取 (móu qǔ) means 'to seek or obtain' something, often through planning or strategy, and can carry a slightly negative tone of scheming (e.g., 谋取利益). It is more specific than 寻求 (xún qiú, general 'seek') and more calculated than 争取 (zhēng qǔ, 'strive for/fight for' with effort). 谋求 (móu qiú) is a close synonym but is more neutral and abstract, while 谋取 often implies actively obtaining a concrete benefit.
verb
to seekto strive for
Examples
- 谋取,。Tā wèile móu qǔ gèng gāo de zhíwèi, fùchū le hěn duō nǔlì.He made a lot of effort to seek a higher position.
- 谋取。Zhè jiā gōngsī shìtú móu qǔ gèng dà de shìchǎng fèn'é.This company is trying to strive for a larger market share.
- 谋取。Wǒmen bù néng yòng bú zhèngdàng de shǒuduàn móu qǔ lìyì.We cannot seek benefits through improper means.
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