🇨🇳 How to say

“find” in Chinese

找zhǎo
Illustration of "find" in a Chinese cultural setting
A woman searches through her cluttered bag on a park bench, looking for her keys as the sun sets behind her.

Usage note

Use 找 when you're actively searching for something or someone; it's a common everyday verb for finding or seeking.

Examples

  • 我在找我的手机。

    I'm looking for my phone.

  • 他找他的朋友。

    He is looking for his friend.

  • 我们找一家餐厅吃饭。

    We are looking for a restaurant to eat.

Quick check

What does "找" mean?

  • A. find
  • B. meet
  • C. give
  • D. stand

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