(sōu) - To search thoroughly & to look for something diligently (archaic/rare usage).

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sōu | 19 strokes | radical:

· sōu

To search thoroughly;

to look for something diligently (archaic/rare usage).

To search thoroughlyto look for something diligently (archaic/rare usage).

Usage highlights

Thorough searchTo seek diligentlySearch and investigate

Synonyms

  • to search; to look for
  • to seek; to look for
  • to investigate; to check

Antonyms

  • to hide; to conceal
  • to hide; to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The term appears in classical texts meaning to search (騪索).
  • In ancient literature, it described thorough investigation (騪求).
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts.

Collocations

  • Thorough search(騪索)
  • To seek diligently(騪求)
  • Search and investigate(騪查)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese dictionaries and texts.
  • Not part of modern standard Chinese character sets.

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