追求
zhuī qiú
pursue
The Chinese word '追求' is used in similar context to its English counterpart 'pursue'. It can mean to strive to achieve or obtain something in the face of adversity, such as a life goal, a romantic interest or an academic discipline. It also includes the sense of continuous efforts.
Example sentences using: 追求
她追求自由。
Tā zhuīqiú zìyóu.
She pursues freedom.
In this phrase, the female subject ('她') is pursuing ('追求') freedom.
我追求的不仅是金钱。
Wǒ zhuīqiú de bùjǐn shì jīnqián.
What I pursue is not just money.
This phrase is expressing that the speaker's pursuit ('追求') goes beyond just money.
你追求成功了吗？
Nǐ zhuīqiú chénggōng le ma?
Have you pursued success?
This phrase is a question asking if the person has sought after ('追求') success.
他们追求幸福生活。
Tāmen zhuīqiú xìngfú shēnghuó.
They pursue a happy life.
In this phrase, the collective subject ('他们') is pursuing ('追求') a happy life.
我们追求公平。
Wǒmen zhuīqiú gōngpíng.
We pursue fairness.
This phrase denotes a collective pursuit ('追求') of fairness ('公平').
追求知识是一种美德。
Zhuīqiú zhīshì shì yī zhǒng měidé.
Pursuit of knowledge is a virtue.
This phrase is asserting that seeking ('追求') knowledge is seen as a virtue.
追求梦想需要勇气。
Zhuīqiú mèngxiǎng xūyào yǒngqì.
Pursuing dreams requires courage.
This phrase explains that the pursuit ('追求') of dreams requires having courage.
追求美丽比追求完美更重要。
Zhuīqiú měilì bǐ zhuīqiú wánměi gèng zhòngyào.
Pursuing beauty is more important than pursuing perfection.
This phrase puts beauty and perfection into comparison with '追求' (pursuit) to express an opinion.
他总是追求自我进步。
Tā zǒng shì zhuīqiú zìwǒ jìnbù.
He always pursues self-improvement.
In this phrase, the subject ('他') continually seeks ('追求') to better himself - to self-improve.
他追求的是完美。
Tā zhuīqiú de shì wánměi.
What he pursues is perfection.
In this example, the object of pursuit ('追求') is perfection ('完美').