搜寻 (sōu xún) — to search for, to look for

Definition

搜寻 is a fairly formal verb meaning 'to search for, to look for' — broader and more literary than 搜索 (concrete search of a place or database). Closer to 寻找/寻求 in tone, but emphasizes an active, thorough hunt.

verb
to search forto look for

Examples

  • 搜寻
    Jǐng fāng zài sōu xún shī zōng de yóu kè.
    The police are searching for the missing tourists.
  • 搜寻
    Tā zài wǎng shàng sōu xún nà ge wèn tí de dá àn.
    He is searching online for the answer to that question.
  • 搜寻
    Kē xué jiā men sōu xún xīn de zhì liáo fāng fǎ.
    Scientists are searching for new treatment methods.

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