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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries追求
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhuīqiú
"他决定追求她的心。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To seek the affection or love of someone, typically with the intention of marriage.
"He decided to woo her with flowers and sweet words."
- 1
The act of seeking someone's affection or love.
"His woo was evident in the way he planned their romantic dinners."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'woo' originates from the Old English 'wōgian', which means to court or seek the affection of someone. It has evolved through Middle English as 'woien', retaining its meaning related to romantic pursuit and charm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Woo" is said worldwide
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courir après
Transliteration: koorir après
"Il a décidé de courir après son cœur."
werben
Transliteration: verbən
"Er wollte um ihre Liebe werben."
corteggiare
Transliteration: corteggiare
"Ha deciso di corteggiare la ragazza con dei fiori."
cortejar
Transliteration: cortejar
"Decidió cortejarla con dulces palabras."
cortejar
Transliteration: cortejar
"Ele decidiu cortejar a moça com flores."
प्रेम करना
Transliteration: prem karna
"उसने उसे प्रेम करने का निर्णय लिया।"
追求
Transliteration: zhuīqiú
"他决定追求她的心。"
구애하다
Transliteration: gu-aehada
"그는 그녀에게 구애하기로 결정했다."
求愛する
Transliteration: kyūai suru
"彼は彼女に求愛することに決めた。"
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