哀求 in English ai1 qiu2 Meaning

Meanings

  • to entreat
  • to implore
  • to plead

Simplified Characters

哀 求

Traditional Characters

哀 求

Pinyin

ai1 qiu2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

哀ai1Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[Li2] 求qiu2to seek