No. 4,128 in Chinese
只求
"只求" means "only seek" or "merely pursue."
In a sentence
我只求每天都能开心过日子。
I only wish to live happily every day.
Here, '只求' expresses a humble desire for something simple, emphasizing its singular importance to the speaker.
他只求考试能顺利通过，不在乎成绩如何。
He only wishes to pass the exam smoothly, regardless of the grades.
In this sentence, '只求' communicates that the speaker values the action of passing rather than the outcome or specifics.
我们现在只求把这个工作按时完成。
We now only aim to complete this task on time.
In this context, '只求' indicates a focused intent on accomplishing the task without complications.
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