Definition
求教 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to ask for advice'. It can be split: you can insert a character like 过 or 个 between 求 and 教 to indicate aspect or informality (e.g., 求过教, 求个教). Use it when respectfully seeking guidance from someone, especially from a senior or expert.
v.o.
to ask for adviceto seek guidance (respectfully)
Examples
- 求教。Wǒ jīngcháng xiàng lǎoshī qiú jiào.I often ask my teacher for advice.
- 。Wǒ zuótiān xiàng tā qiú guò yí cì jiào.Yesterday I asked him for advice once.
- ，。Yùdào wèntí, nǐ kěyǐ zhǎo tā qiú gè jiào.When you encounter a problem, you can ask him for advice.
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