How to Say ‘To look for; to find’ in Simplified Chinese
找
zhǎo
[jaow]
💬 Usage Tip: [找] often means "look for," and [找到] means "find successfully." That little extra [到] often adds the idea of reaching the result.
Phrase Breakdown
找
zhǎo
[jaow]
look for; approach; seek out
Often used when you go to find or approach a person for help or conversation.
你可以先找招聘经理。
You can first approach the hiring manager.
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