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HSK
7-9

to implore

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ai1qiu2 āiqiú

Meaning


Primary

to implore

Alternatives

implore, imploring, implores, entreat, beg

Mnemonic


哀求 To implore is 求 to request something with while displaying intense emotion such as 哀 grief as a means of persuasion.

Usage


他 哀求 老板 给 他 一 个 机会。

He implored his boss to give him a chance.

她 哀求 朋友 不要 离开。

She implored her friend not to leave.

他 哀求 法官 轻判。

He implored the judge for leniency.

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