Basic Meaning
v
This is the most common meaning. It can be used for both concrete objects (e.g., keys) and abstract things (e.g., a job).
to look for; to seek; to search for (a person or thing).
为了要见到或得到所需求的人或事物而努力;觅取;寻求。
Words:
Synonyms:
寻觅
Antonyms:
丢弃
Sentences:
- 我在找工作。I am looking for a job.
- 你能帮我找一下手机吗?Can you help me look for my phone?
- 他正在图书馆找材料。He is looking for materials in the library.
v
Often used in the context of transactions, meaning to give back the difference when the payment exceeds the price. Also used more generally for making up a shortfall.
to give change (money); to make up a deficiency.
把不足的部分补足。
Words:
找补找齐找钱找清找退
Sentences:
- 这是找你的钱。Here is your change.
- 一共五十块,你给了一百,找你五十。It's 50 yuan in total, you gave 100, here's 50 back in change.
- 人数不够,我们还得再找两个人。We don't have enough people, we need to find two more to make up the number.
Writing & Component
Radical扌
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count7
Strokes一亅㇀一㇂丿丶
