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The origin of radio emission in radio-quiet (RQ) active galactic nuclei (AGN) has always been controversial. VLBI observation is crucial for studying the inner radio properties of RQ AGNs. We use the EVN to observe five nearby RQ Seyfert galaxies at 1.7 GHz and 5 GHz. These targets were selected from the Swift/BAT AGNs, with selection criteria of compact single-component structures and peak flux densities exceeding 10 mJy/beam in VLASS images. Observations are currently underway, and data have not yet been obtained. We will introduce the research methods and expected results. Through the observations, we will obtain the morphology, spectral indices, and other quantitative parameters to determine whether the radio emission is dominated by jets. Combined with the arcsecond-scale flux and other available physical parameters of these Seyferts, we also plan to re-examine the possible empirical correlation between parsec-scale radio emission and black hole activity, aiming for a clearer understanding of the radio properties of these target sources.