追
求

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The word 追求 is formed by combining the character 追, meaning "to chase" or "to pursue", with the character 求, meaning "to seek" or "to request". This semantic combination creates a compound verb that directly denotes the act of persistently pursuing or seeking after something, such as a goal or desire.

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他追求简单的快乐。

Tā zhuīqiú jiǎndān de kuàilè.

He pursues simple happiness.

年轻人勇敢追求自己的梦想。

Niánqīng rén yǒnggǎn zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.

Young people bravely pursue their own dreams.

她在工作中追求卓越的品质。

Tā zài gōngzuò zhōng zhuīqiú zhuóyuè de pǐnzhì.

She pursues excellence in her work.

科学家终生追求真理的精神令人敬佩。

Kēxuéjiā zhōngshēng zhuīqiú zhēnlǐ de jīngshén lìng rén jìngpèi.

The scientist's lifelong pursuit of truth is admirable.

这部作品深刻探讨了人类对永恒的追求。

Zhè bù zuòpǐn shēnkè tàntǎo le rénlèi duì yǒnghéng de zhuīqiú.

This work profoundly explores humanity's pursuit of eternity.

Word Definition - 追求

zhuī qiú to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly; to seek after; to woo

Individual Character Details

追 duī, zhuī
求 qiú