逑 (qiú) - To seek & to match

逑Tone 2

qiú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

逑 · qiú

To seek;

to match;

to pair;

to be a suitable partner.

In classical usage, refers to a spouse or mate.

To seekto matchto pair

Usage highlights

Good matchSeek a spouseWellSeek a partnerPerfect matchSeek a mate

Synonyms

  • 配— to match, to pair
  • 偶— spouse, partner
  • 匹— mate, match

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are a perfect match (好逑).
  • The gentleman seeks a virtuous wife (君子好逑).
  • This pair is well-matched (佳偶逑).

Collocations

  • Good match(好逑)
  • Seek a spouse(逑偶)
  • Well-matched couple(佳偶逑)
  • Seek a partner(求逑)
  • Perfect match(良逑)
  • Seek a mate(逑配)

Idioms

  • Gentleman's good match(君子好逑)
  • Seeking a virtuous partner(求淑逑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Poetry (诗经) in the phrase '君子好逑' describing an ideal match.
  • Traditionally used in classical texts to refer to a spouse or suitable partner.
  • Carries connotations of harmony and proper matching in relationships.

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