Definition
只求 means 'to only seek' or 'to ask for nothing more than'. It is used to express a modest or single-minded desire, often followed by a noun or clause. For example, 只求平安 (zhǐ qiú píng'ān) 'only seek safety'.
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to only seekto just wantto ask for nothing more than
Examples
- 。Tā zhī yí fèn ānwěn de gōngzuò.He only seeks a stable job.
- ，。Wǒ bù qiú mínglì, zhī jiārén jiànkāng.I don't seek fame or wealth, only my family's health.
- 。Tā zhī háizi néng píng'ān zhǎng dà.She only wishes for her child to grow up safely.
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