To search for; to look for; to examine or frisk (as for contraband); to collect or gather (information, talent, etc.)

(literary) the madder plant, used for its red dye; same as 茜草 qiàn​cǎo

(literary) to hunt during the spring or autumn; also used generally for hunting

to search for; to seek out; to gather or collect; same as 搜 sōu

(literary) to hide or conceal

to search or frisk someone for contraband; to conduct a search (of a criminal); same as 搜 sōu

(literary) to assemble or muster (troops, carriages, etc.); to gather together