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Are both of the sentences correct?What's the diffenence?
Doctors are finding a blood donor for the patient whose blood type is rare.
Doctors are looking for a blood donor for the patient whose blood type is rare.
Jul 15, 2022 2:36 PM
Answers · 3
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I agree with GuideDogSaint.
#2 is more common.
#1 is understandable, but less common.
There is a small difference in meaning.
#1 = In this case, the word "Finding" assumes that the blood donor exists.
#2 = In this case, the word "Looking" expresses that this is a search, and it is possible that they might not find a blood donor.
And if the donor is already located, then you could say "The blood donor has been found."
Good luck
July 15, 2022
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The second one is better, although in this case (thanks to the verb aspect), it’s not a big deal. Most of the time, “to look for” is just 尋找, while “to find” is 找到.
July 15, 2022
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The second one is better because they probably still want to find someone.
In the first case you might say ‘… doctors have found a blood donor…’
July 15, 2022
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