求援

qiúyuán

verb #18,974

Meanings

1 to ask for help
2 to request assistance
3 to appeal for aid

Characters

to seek; to request

aid; assistance

Examples

受灾地区向政府求援。

Shòuzāi dìqū xiàng zhèngfǔ qiúyuán.

The disaster-affected area appealed to the government for help.

他不愿意向别人求援。

Tā bú yuànyì xiàng biéren qiúyuán.

He is unwilling to ask others for help.

Tips

usage

求援 is more formal than 求助. It often implies requesting external reinforcements or aid in a serious situation, such as disasters or military contexts.

Stroke Order

求 qiú

援 yuán