lik6 kau4力求
Jyutpinglik6 kau4
Yalelihk kàuh
Definition
To make every effort to achieve or pursue something; to strive for.
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How it's used
Employ this term when describing a formal commitment or a serious, professional goal. It carries a sense of deliberate, sustained effort that sounds more sophisticated than simply using 盡力. You will frequently encounter it in corporate mission statements, news reports, or when discussing academic and career aspirations.
Examples
We strive to do our best.
Are you striving for perfection?
Related words
Common phrases
strive for self-improvement
strive for perfection
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
