HSK 2 · Must & can

求

qiú

to ask for; to seek

Stroke order of 求

求 is written with 7 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

A fur coat reaching out with strokes, like a hand grabbing: you reach out to ask for something.

Parts: Single pictographic character; resembles a fur robe, used for seeking

Example sentence

我求你帮我一个忙。

I beg you to do me a favor.

Words with 求

要求to require; requirement 请求to request; request 需求demand; need

More words: Must & can

必须must; to have to 应该should 该should; to be one's turn 可以can; may 能够to be able to 不要don't 不行no way; won't do 得to get; to obtain 要求to require; requirement 请求to request; request 让to let; to make 答应to agree; to promise 商量to discuss; to consult 讨论to discuss

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