寻找 (xún zhǎo): to look for, to seek

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to look for, to seek
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to seek
to look for

Chinese explanation

为了得到某人或某物而到处留心、设法发现
也指努力追求某种答案、机会或感觉。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to search

HSK 1

to try to find

Example sentences

I spent a whole day in the library searching for that book about Chinese history, and finally found it on a shelf in the corner.

The police are searching everywhere for witnesses, hoping someone can provide clues to help them solve the case as soon as possible.

After graduating from university, he has been searching for a job that suits him—one that is both challenging and allows him to use his professional strengths.

She posted a message online searching for a good friend she had lost contact with many years ago, and unexpectedly received a reply very quickly.

Many people come to big cities to seek better development opportunities; even if the competition is fierce, they are willing to give it a try.

Scientists have been searching for a treatment for this disease, and after years of effort, they finally made a major breakthrough.

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