谋求

• Pinyin: móu qiú
• Hanzi breakdown: 谋 = 讠(speech) + 某(certain) — deliberate planning; 求 = originally depicting seeking/requesting

Meaning

To deliberately seek or strive for something; to actively pursue a goal through planning and effort.

More deliberate and strategic than 寻求. Common in business, politics, and diplomacy when describing the pursuit of cooperation, interests, or agreements. The word implies a calculated, purposeful approach rather than passive hoping.

Examples

1. 双方代表在会谈中积极谋求共识，为进一步合作奠定了坚实的基础。 During the talks, representatives from both sides actively sought common ground, laying a solid foundation for further cooperation.
2. 他辞去现有职位，决心谋求在新兴行业中开创一番属于自己的事业。 He resigned from his current job, determined to build a career of his own in an emerging industry.
3. 这家企业正在全球范围内谋求战略合作伙伴，以推动业务的国际化扩张。 The company is seeking strategic partners worldwide to drive its international expansion.

Usage Guide

Context: business, politics, diplomacy, career

Tone: professional/deliberate

Do Say

• 两国政府正积极谋求通过外交途径解决领土争端。(The governments of both countries are actively seeking to resolve territorial disputes through diplomatic channels.)
• 他一直在谋求更具影响力的职位，以实现自己在行业内的长远抱负。(He has always been seeking a more influential position to realise his long-term ambitions in the industry.)

Don't Say

• 把'谋求'用于被动等待机会的情境 (谋求 implies active, strategic effort — use 期待 or 等待 for passive anticipation)

Origin & History

谋(scheme/plan/seek) + 求(seek/request). Together emphasising deliberate, strategic seeking rather than passive wishing.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal