zeoi1 kau4追求
Jyutpingzeoi1 kau4
Yalejēui kàuh
Definition
To pursue, seek, or actively strive for a goal; also to court or woo someone.
- to pursue or seek a goal, dream, or truth
- to court, woo, or pursue someone romantically
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How it's used
Beyond the abstract sense of chasing goals or ideals, this term is the standard way to describe the act of courting someone romantically. It implies a deliberate and often persistent effort to win someone's affection. While it can sound formal in some contexts, it is the most common verb used when discussing the early stages of a relationship.
Examples
He is working very hard to pursue his dreams.
Are you trying to woo that girl?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 追, which is more general and can simply mean to chase or follow physically. 追求 carries a stronger sense of long-term ambition or romantic intent.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
