Definition
求知 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to seek knowledge' or 'to pursue learning'. The verb 求 and the object 知 can be separated by aspect markers (了, 过), measure words, or modifiers — for example, 求了很多知 ('sought a lot of knowledge'). It is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a desire for knowledge.
v.o.
to seek knowledgeto pursue learning
Examples
- 求知。Tā yìshēng dōu zài qiú zhī.He spent his whole life seeking knowledge.
- ，。Wèile zhège xiàngmù, tā qiú le hěn duō zhī.For this project, he sought a lot of knowledge.
- 求知。qiú zhī shì tuīdòng shèhuì jìnbù de zhòngyào lìliàng.The pursuit of knowledge is an important force driving social progress.
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