About

The word "寻找" is formed through the combination of two characters, 寻 and 找, which both independently carry the core meaning of "to seek" or "to look for". By joining these two synonyms, the word creates a reinforced and more comprehensive sense of the action, emphasizing a thorough or deliberate act of searching. This is a classic example of a Chinese compound where two elements of similar meaning are paired to form a single, cohesive concept.

Example Sentences Hide

我在寻找我的书包

wǒ zài xún zhǎo wǒ de shū bāo

I am looking for my schoolbag.

他正在寻找新的工作

tā zhèng zài xún zhǎo xīn de gōng zuò

He is looking for a new job.

我们需要寻找解决问题的方法

wǒ men xū yào xún zhǎo jiě jué wèn tí de fāng fǎ

We need to find a way to solve the problem.

科学家一直在寻找外星生命的证据

kē xué jiā yī zhí zài xún zhǎo wài xīng shēng mìng de zhèng jù

Scientists have been searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life.

在人生的道路上我们不断寻找幸福的意义

zài rén shēng de dào lù shàng wǒ men bù duàn xún zhǎo xìng fú de yì yì

On the path of life, we constantly seek the meaning of happiness.

Word Definition - 寻找

xún zhǎo to seek; to look for

Individual Character Details