求知

qiúzhī

verb #44,098

Meanings

1 to seek knowledge
2 to be eager to learn

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

大学是求知的地方。

Dàxué shì qiúzhī de dìfang.

University is a place for seeking knowledge.

HSK 5

他退休以后仍然保持着求知的热情，每天都看书学习。

Tā tuìxiū yǐhòu réngrán bǎochí zhe qiúzhī de rèqíng, měitiān dōu kànshū xuéxí.

After retiring he kept his passion for learning and still reads and studies every day.

Tips

usage

求知 is a written word, best known from 求知欲 "thirst for knowledge". In ordinary speech people say 学 or 学习.

Stroke Order

求 qiú

知 zhī