索取

suǒqǔ

verb HSK 7-9 #16,023

Meanings

1 to ask for; to demand; to claim

Characters

to search; to demand

to take; to obtain

Examples

HSK 6

他总是向别人索取，从不付出。

Tā zǒngshì xiàng biérén suǒqǔ, cóngbù fùchū.

He always takes from others and never gives.

HSK 7-9

你可以到前台索取免费地图。

Nǐ kěyǐ dào qiántái suǒqǔ miǎnfèi dìtú.

You can get a free map at the front desk.

Tips

usage

索取 can be neutral (requesting materials, brochures) or negative (demanding things from others). When paired with 从不付出, it carries a strong critical tone.

Stroke Order

索 suǒ

取 qǔ