索取

suǒqǔ

verb HSK 7 #16,023

Meanings

1 to ask for; to demand; to claim

Characters

to search; to demand

to take; to obtain

Examples

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.

他总是向别人索取，从不付出。

Tā zǒngshì xiàng biérén suǒqǔ, cóng bù fùchū.

He always takes from others and never gives.

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