力求
lì qíu HSK 6

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

他力求完美地完成工作。
Tā lìqiú wánměi de wánchéng gōngzuò.
He strives to complete the work perfectly.
公司力求提高产品质量。
Gōngsī lìqiú tígāo chǎnpǐn zhìliàng.
The company makes every effort to improve product quality.
她力求在考试中取得好成绩。
Tā lìqiú zài kǎoshì zhōng qǔdé hǎo chéngjì.
She strives to achieve good results in the exam.
他力求进步。
Tā lì qiú jìn bù.
He strives for progress.
我们力求完美。
Wǒ men lì qiú wán měi.
We aim for perfection.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 力 (lì) means 'strength/effort' and 求 (qiú) means 'to seek'—so you 'seek with all your strength'.

📝 Usage Notes

It is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as reports, speeches, and official documents. It is less frequent in casual, everyday conversation, where simpler verbs like 努力 (nǔlì) might be used instead.

📖 Grammar Points

It is typically followed by a verb or verb phrase indicating the action or goal being pursued (e.g., 力求创新). It functions as an adverbial modifier for the main verb that follows, describing the manner of the effort.

🏯 Cultural Notes

Reflects the cultural value of diligence, self-improvement, and the pursuit of excellence, which are highly regarded in Chinese society.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 努力 (nǔlì), which means 'to strive' or 'to work hard', but 力求 is more goal-oriented and often implies striving for a specific, high-standard outcome.

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