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物色

wùsè
verb HSK 7-9 #16,848

Meanings

  1. 1 to look for
  2. 2 to seek out
  3. 3 to choose

Characters

物
wù
thing; object
色
sè
color; appearance
Originally meant 'the appearance of things' - examining objects carefully led to the meaning 'to seek out.'

Examples

HSK 3
公司正在物色一位新的总经理。
Gōngsī zhèngzài wùsè yī wèi xīn de zǒngjīnglǐ.
The company is looking for a new general manager.
HSK 5
我在物色一套合适的房子。
Wǒ zài wùsè yī tào héshì de fángzi.
I'm looking for a suitable apartment.

Tips

usage
物色 implies a deliberate, careful search for something specific (a person, a place, an opportunity). It is more purposeful than just 找 (to look for).

Stroke Order

物 wù
色 sè