Meanings of 觅
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AI Study Notes for 觅
寻找 (xúnzhǎo, to look for) — use 觅 when emphasizing the intentionality of the search.
When using 觅, it's important to pair it with appropriate nouns to convey what is being sought. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar verbs like 找 (zhǎo) which means 'to look for' but is less formal. Be aware of the context, as 觅 is often used in literary or formal settings.
Although 觅 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to words related to searching or seeking, such as 找 (zhǎo) and 寻找 (xúnzhǎo). Focus on its usage in literary texts to enhance vocabulary and understanding of nuanced meanings.
Learners often confuse 觅 with the more common 找 (zhǎo), leading to sentences like 我在觅我的书 (Wǒ zài mì wǒ de shū - 'I'm seeking my book'), which sounds overly formal. The correct usage would be 我在找我的书 (Wǒ zài zhǎo wǒ de shū).
Pronunciation of 觅
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Etymology of 觅
To search for something with eyes 见 and hands 爫
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Case file: 觅
- 1The giveawayTo search for something with eyes 见 and hands 爫
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to seek in Chinese
“to seek” in Chinese is觅
The character 觅 (mì) means 'to seek' or 'to search for.' It is often used in contexts where someone is looking for something, whether it be a physical object or an abstract idea, like happiness or knowledge. This character carries a sense of intentionality in the act of searching.
When to use 觅
When using 觅, it's important to pair it with appropriate nouns to convey what is being sought. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar verbs like 找 (zhǎo) which means 'to look for' but is less formal. Be aware of the context, as 觅 is often used in literary or formal settings.
觅 or something close to it
寻找 (xúnzhǎo, to look for) — use 觅 when emphasizing the intentionality of the search.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 觅 with the more common 找 (zhǎo), leading to sentences like 我在觅我的书 (Wǒ zài mì wǒ de shū - 'I'm seeking my book'), which sounds overly formal. The correct usage would be 我在找我的书 (Wǒ zài zhǎo wǒ de shū).
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Grammar Patterns of 觅
觅 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
我们惊动了一只一直在路边____食的野猪。
We disturbed a wild boar that had been foraging by the roadside.
Example Sentences for 觅 (6)
Word Family of 觅
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Frequently Asked Questions about 觅
It is more commonly found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech. You might hear 找 (zhǎo) more often.
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