Definition
争取 (zhēng qǔ) means 'to strive for' an objective or 'to win over' someone's support. It is a neutral, everyday word. 争夺 (zhēng duó) implies a more competitive struggle (e.g., for territory), and 拉拢 (lā lǒng) has a negative tone of winning someone over through improper means. 争 (zhēng) alone is broader and can also mean 'to argue'.
verb
to strive forto fight for (an objective)to win over (someone's support, agreement)
Examples
- 争取。Tā zhèngzài zhēng qǔ gèng hǎo de jīhuì.He is striving for a better opportunity.
- 争取。Tā chénggōng zhēng qǔ le dàduōshù rén de zhīchí.He successfully won over the support of most people.
- 争取。Wǒmen yào wèi hépíng ér zhēng qǔ.We must strive for peace.
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