kau4 ceoi2求取

Jyutpingkau4 ceoi2

Yalekàuh chéui

動詞

Definition

To seek, ask for, or sincerely request aid, assistance, or resources.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal and serious tone, often used in professional, political, or academic contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It implies a sense of urgency or genuine need, distinguishing it from casual requests like 問 or 攞. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 意見, 支援, or 協助.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好sing4誠han2懇gam3咁kau4求ceoi2取daai6大gaa1家ge3嘅ji3意gin3見。

He is very sincerely seeking everyone's opinions.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想kau4求ceoi2取keoi5佢dei2哋ge3嘅ging1經zai3濟wun4援zo6助aa4呀？

Are you trying to seek financial aid from them?

Common phrases

kau4求ceoi2取hip3協zo6助

to seek assistance

kau4求ceoi2取ji3意gin3見

to seek advice or opinions

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this in casual situations, such as asking a friend for a pen or a favor, where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. For everyday requests, stick to simpler verbs like 問, 搵, or 攞.