力求 lìqiú to make every effort to
to make every effort to; striving to do one's best
How to remember 力求: 力 power + 求 request = to make every effort to.
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How it is used
- To strive for a quality/standard - 力求完美 (lìqiú wánměi) strive for perfection; 力求准确 aim for accuracy.
- Object is usually an ideal or standard (完美、精确、简洁), not a concrete task.
- Formal/written; expresses an earnest effort toward a high bar.