乞求

qǐ qiú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to beg

Definition

恳求，祈求。

To beg, to implore.

Usage

通常用于描述低声下气地请求他人帮助或施舍，带有强烈的恳求语气。

Typically used to describe humbly and earnestly requesting help or charity from others, with a strong tone of entreaty.

Examples

1 他跪在地上乞求宽恕。 (He knelt on the ground begging for forgiveness.)
2 灾民们向政府乞求援助。 (The disaster victims implored the government for aid.)
3 她乞求命运给她一次机会。 (She begged fate to give her a chance.)
4 乞丐在街头乞求施舍。 (The beggar begged for alms on the street.)
5 孩子用乞求的眼神看着妈妈。 (The child looked at his mother with pleading eyes.)

Put it into practice

Exam-style HSK drills with instant scoring and explanations.

Find my HSK level

Free · about 3 minutes · no account needed