{"id":18153,"date":"2025-01-21T07:48:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=18153"},"modified":"2025-01-17T07:56:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T07:56:51","slug":"looking-for-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/looking-for-in-chinese.html","title":{"rendered":"Various ways to say \u201cLooking for\u201d in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc custom_toc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=index.html#the-common-expressions\">The common expressions<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=index.html#%25e6%2589%25be-zhao\">\u627e (zh\u01ceo)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=index.html#%25e5%25af%25bb%25e6%2589%25be-xunzhao\">\u5bfb\u627e (x\u00fanzh\u01ceo)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=index.html#the-extended-phrases-to-express-looking-for-in-chinese\">The extended phrases to express \u201clooking for\u201d in Chinese<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=other/_#%25e7%2589%25a9%25e8%2589%25b2-wuse\">\u7269\u8272 (w\u00f9s\u00e8)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=other/_#%25e6%2590%259c%25e5%25af%25bb-souxun\">\u641c\u5bfb (s\u014dux\u00fan)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=other/_#%25e6%2589%25be%25e5%25af%25bb-zhaoxun\">\u627e\u5bfb (zh\u01ceox\u00fan)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=other/_#%25e6%258e%25a2%25e5%25af%25bb-tanxun\">\u63a2\u5bfb (t\u00e0nx\u00fan)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-common-expressions\">The common expressions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%2589%25be-zhao\">\u627e (zh\u01ceo)<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_0\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_0\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_0\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_0\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_0\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_0\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_0\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_0 = [\n\t{ name: \"zhao\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDI1LzAxL3poYW8ubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[0] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_0, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most common way to say \u201clooking for\u201d in Chinese. It is used in everyday situations to mean searching or trying to find something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u6211\u5728\u627e\u6211\u7684\u624b\u673a\u3002 (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i zh\u01ceo w\u01d2 de sh\u01d2uj\u012b.) I am looking for my phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4f60\u5728\u627e\u8c01\uff1f (N\u01d0 zh\u01ceo sh\u00e9i?) Who are you looking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4ed6\u627e\u4e0d\u5230\u94a5\u5319\u4e86\u3002 (T\u0101 zh\u01ceo b\u00f9 d\u00e0o y\u00e0oshi le.) He can\u2019t find his keys.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e5%25af%25bb%25e6%2589%25be-xunzhao\">\u5bfb\u627e (x\u00fanzh\u01ceo)<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_1\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_1\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_1\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_1\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_1\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_1\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_1\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_1 = [\n\t{ name: \"xunzhao\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDI1LzAxL3h1bnpoYW8ubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[1] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_1, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase is more formal than \u201c\u627e\u201d and can be used to describe looking for something or someone with more intent or effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u6211\u4eec\u6b63\u5728\u5bfb\u627e\u65b0\u7684\u5408\u4f5c\u4f19\u4f34\u3002 (W\u01d2men zh\u00e8ngz\u00e0i x\u00fanzh\u01ceo x\u012bn de h\u00e9zu\u00f2 hu\u01d2b\u00e0n.) We are looking for new business partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4ed6\u82b1\u4e86\u5f88\u591a\u65f6\u95f4\u5bfb\u627e\u5931\u8e2a\u7684\u72d7\u3002 (T\u0101 hu\u0101 le h\u011bn du\u014d sh\u00edji\u0101n x\u00fanzh\u01ceo sh\u012bz\u014dng de g\u01d2u.) He spent a lot of time looking for his missing dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u79d1\u5b66\u5bb6\u4e00\u76f4\u5728\u5bfb\u627e\u5916\u661f\u751f\u547d\u7684\u8ff9\u8c61\u3002 (K\u0113xu\u00e9ji\u0101 y\u012bzh\u00ed z\u00e0i x\u00fanzh\u01ceo w\u00e0ix\u012bng sh\u0113ngm\u00ecng de j\u00ecxi\u00e0ng.) Scientists have been looking for signs of extraterrestrial life.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-extended-phrases-to-express-looking-for-in-chinese\">The extended phrases to express \u201clooking for\u201d in Chinese<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e7%2589%25a9%25e8%2589%25b2-wuse\">\u7269\u8272 (w\u00f9s\u00e8)<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_2\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_2\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_2\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_2\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_2\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_2\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_2\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_2 = [\n\t{ name: \"wuse\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDI1LzAxL3d1c2UubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[2] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_2, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This word means \u201cto look for\u201d or \u201cto scout for\u201d and is often used in a professional or formal context, such as finding a candidate for a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u6211\u4eec\u5728\u7269\u8272\u4e00\u4e2a\u65b0\u7684\u7ecf\u7406\u3002 (W\u01d2men z\u00e0i w\u00f9s\u00e8 y\u012bg\u00e8 x\u012bn de j\u012bngl\u01d0.) We are looking for a new manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4ed6\u4eec\u6b63\u5728\u7269\u8272\u4e00\u540d\u5408\u9002\u7684\u6f14\u5458\u3002 (T\u0101men zh\u00e8ngz\u00e0i w\u00f9s\u00e8 y\u012b m\u00edng h\u00e9sh\u00ec de y\u01cenyu\u00e1n.) They are scouting for a suitable actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u516c\u53f8\u6b63\u5728\u7269\u8272\u4e00\u4e2a\u65b0\u7684\u8bbe\u8ba1\u5e08\u3002 (G\u014dngs\u012b zh\u00e8ngz\u00e0i w\u00f9s\u00e8 y\u012bg\u00e8 x\u012bn de sh\u00e8j\u00ec sh\u012b.) The company is looking for a new designer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%2590%259c%25e5%25af%25bb-souxun\">\u641c\u5bfb (s\u014dux\u00fan)<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_3\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_3\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_3\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_3\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_3\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_3\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_3\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_3 = [\n\t{ name: \"souxun\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDI1LzAxL3NvdXh1bi5tcDM=\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[3] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_3, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This term means \u201cto search for\u201d and is often used in the context of a detailed or thorough search, such as searching a specific area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u8b66\u5bdf\u6b63\u5728\u641c\u5bfb\u72af\u7f6a\u5acc\u7591\u4eba\u3002 (J\u01d0ngch\u00e1 zh\u00e8ngz\u00e0i s\u014dux\u00fan f\u00e0nzu\u00ec xi\u00e1ny\u00ed r\u00e9n.) The police are searching for the criminal suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4ed6\u4eec\u6b63\u5728\u68ee\u6797\u4e2d\u641c\u5bfb\u5931\u8e2a\u7684\u4eba\u3002 (T\u0101men zh\u00e8ngz\u00e0i s\u0113nl\u00edn zh\u014dng s\u014dux\u00fan sh\u012bz\u014dng de r\u00e9n.) They are searching for the missing person in the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u6211\u4eec\u7528\u65e0\u4eba\u673a\u6765\u641c\u5bfb\u76ee\u6807\u3002 (W\u01d2men y\u00f2ng w\u00far\u00e9nj\u012b l\u00e1i s\u014dux\u00fan m\u00f9bi\u0101o.) We are using drones to search for the target.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%2589%25be%25e5%25af%25bb-zhaoxun\">\u627e\u5bfb (zh\u01ceox\u00fan)<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_4\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_4\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_4\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_4\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_4\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_4\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_4\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_4 = [\n\t{ name: \"zhaoxun\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDI1LzAxL3poYW94dW4ubXAz\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[4] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_4, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a formal or literary way of saying \u201clooking for,\u201d often used in written language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4ed6\u4e00\u76f4\u5728\u627e\u5bfb\u4eba\u751f\u7684\u610f\u4e49\u3002 (T\u0101 y\u012bzh\u00ed z\u00e0i zh\u01ceox\u00fan r\u00e9nsh\u0113ng de y\u00ecy\u00ec.) He has been looking for the meaning of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u6211\u4eec\u5728\u627e\u5bfb\u89e3\u51b3\u95ee\u9898\u7684\u65b9\u6cd5\u3002 (W\u01d2men z\u00e0i zh\u01ceox\u00fan ji\u011bju\u00e9 w\u00e8nt\u00ed de f\u0101ngf\u01ce.) We are looking for ways to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u5979\u5728\u627e\u5bfb\u5185\u5fc3\u7684\u5e73\u9759\u3002 (T\u0101 z\u00e0i zh\u01ceox\u00fan n\u00e8ix\u012bn de p\u00edngj\u00ecng.) She is looking for inner peace.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"%25e6%258e%25a2%25e5%25af%25bb-tanxun\">\u63a2\u5bfb (t\u00e0nx\u00fan)<\/h3>\n\n<div id=\"mp3jWrap_5\" class=\"mjp-s-wrapper s-graphic unsel-mjp \" style=\"font-size:18px;\"><span id=\"playpause_wrap_mp3j_5\" class=\"wrap_inline_mp3j\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"gfxbutton_mp3j play-mjp\" id=\"playpause_mp3j_5\" style=\"font-size:18px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"group_wrap\"><span class=\"bars_mp3j\"><span class=\"loadB_mp3j\" id=\"load_mp3j_5\"><\/span><span class=\"posbarB_mp3j\" id=\"posbar_mp3j_5\"><\/span><\/span><span style=\"display:none;\" id=\"statusMI_5\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"s-nosolution\" id=\"mp3j_nosolution_5\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><script>\nMP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_5 = [\n\t{ name: \"tanxun\", formats: [\"mp3\"], mp3: \"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGlnbWFuZGFyaW4uY29tL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy8yMDI1LzAxL3Rhbnh1bi5tcDM=\", counterpart:\"\", artist: \"\", image: \"\", imgurl: \"\" }\n];\n<\/script>\n\n<script>MP3jPLAYERS[5] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_5, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pause_txt:'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:100, height:'' };<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This term means \u201cto explore\u201d or \u201cto look for\u201d in the sense of investigating or searching for deeper understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u6211\u4eec\u5728\u63a2\u5bfb\u5b87\u5b99\u7684\u5965\u79d8\u3002 (W\u01d2men z\u00e0i t\u00e0nx\u00fan y\u01d4zh\u00f2u de \u00e0om\u00ec.) We are exploring the mysteries of the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u4ed6\u4e00\u76f4\u5728\u63a2\u5bfb\u66f4\u597d\u7684\u751f\u6d3b\u65b9\u5f0f\u3002 (T\u0101 y\u012bzh\u00ed z\u00e0i t\u00e0nx\u00fan g\u00e8ng h\u01ceo de sh\u0113nghu\u00f3 f\u0101ngsh\u00ec.) He has been looking for a better way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom_example_style\">\u79d1\u5b66\u5bb6\u4eec\u5728\u63a2\u5bfb\u65b0\u7684\u80fd\u6e90\u3002 (K\u0113xu\u00e9ji\u0101men z\u00e0i t\u00e0nx\u00fan x\u012bn de n\u00e9ngyu\u00e1n.) Scientists are searching for new sources of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The common expressions \u627e (zh\u01ceo) This is the most common way to say \u201clooking for\u201d in Chinese. It is used in everyday situations to mean searching or trying to find something. e.g. \u6211\u5728\u627e\u6211\u7684\u624b\u673a\u3002 (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i zh\u01ceo w\u01d2 de sh\u01d2uj\u012b.) I am looking for my phone. \u4f60\u5728\u627e\u8c01\uff1f (N\u01d0 zh\u01ceo sh\u00e9i?) Who are you looking for? \u4ed6\u627e\u4e0d\u5230\u94a5\u5319\u4e86\u3002&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[183,1],"tags":[],"post_series":[],"class_list":["post-18153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-say","category-learn-mandarin-online","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Various ways to say \u201cLooking for\u201d in Chinese<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/looking-for-in-chinese.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Various ways to say \u201cLooking for\u201d in Chinese\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The common expressions \u627e (zh\u01ceo) This is the most common way to say \u201clooking for\u201d in Chinese. It is used in everyday situations to mean searching or trying to find something. e.g. \u6211\u5728\u627e\u6211\u7684\u624b\u673a\u3002 (W\u01d2 z\u00e0i zh\u01ceo w\u01d2 de sh\u01d2uj\u012b.) I am looking for my phone. \u4f60\u5728\u627e\u8c01\uff1f (N\u01d0 zh\u01ceo sh\u00e9i?) 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