Writing
征求 (zhēngqiú) — how to say "to solicit" in Chinese
征求
To solicit, to seek
verb
Character composition
征
to request
求
to request, to seek
Radicals / Keys
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
征求同意
zhēngqiú tóngyì
seek consent
征求意见
zhēngqiú yìjiàn
solicit opinions
Examples
政府正在征求市民对计划的意见。
The government is soliciting citizens' opinions on the plan.
我征求意见。
I am soliciting opinions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to solicit" in Chinese?
"to solicit" in Chinese is 征求 (zhēngqiú).
What does 征求 mean in English?
征求 (zhēngqiú) means "To solicit, to seek".
How is 征求 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhēngqiú (written as zhengqiu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to solicit" in Chinese characters?
It is written 征求: 征 has 8 strokes, 求 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 征求?
征求 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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