Seeking and Searching
In words about finding, 找 (zhǎo) means to look for or search for a target.
找 (zhǎo): To find — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 找 works in context.
In words about finding, 找 (zhǎo) means to look for or search for a target.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 找 is used in context
The hand (扌) seeks or searches for something (戈) — to找东西 or找茬 in action.
seek; look for; search
He cannot find his keys.
He looks for a job every day.
I am looking for my phone.
I am searching for my keys.
Please give me the change.
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