探 (tàn) - To explore & to investigate

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探 · tàn

To explore;

to investigate;

to search for;

to probe;

to visit;

to scout;

to detect.

To exploreto investigateto search for

Usage highlights

ExploreInvestigateVisit relativesSearch forDetectiveProbe

Synonyms

  • 查— to investigate, to check
  • 寻— to search for, to look for
  • 究— to investigate, to study carefully

Antonyms

  • 藏— to hide, to conceal
  • 匿— to hide, to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The explorers ventured deep into the cave (探险).
  • The journalist investigated the story (探访).
  • He went to visit his relatives (探亲).
  • Scientists are searching for new energy sources (探索).

Collocations

  • Explore(探险)
  • Investigate(探访)
  • Visit relatives(探亲)
  • Search for(探索)
  • Detective(侦探)
  • Probe(探针)

Idioms

  • Explore the unknown and seek the novel(探赜索隐)
  • Try to find out(探口风)
  • Explore the source and inquire about the origin(探源溯流)
  • Probe the mysteries and search for the hidden(探幽索隐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with curiosity, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge in Chinese culture.
  • Frequently used in contexts of adventure, scientific research, and investigation.
  • The character embodies the spirit of inquiry and the desire to understand the unknown.

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