摉 (sōu) - To search & to probe

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sōu ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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摉 · sōu

To search;

to probe;

to investigate thoroughly.

Archaic variant of 搜.

To searchto probeto investigate thoroughly. Archaic variant of 搜.

Usage highlights

To search and investigateThorough probingSearch and captureSearch and seekInvestigation and collectionSearch and examine

Synonyms

  • 搜— to search; to look for
  • 查— to investigate; to check
  • 寻— to seek; to look for
  • 探— to probe; to explore

Antonyms

  • 藏— to hide; to conceal
  • 匿— to conceal; to hide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police searched the premises (摉查).
  • He probed deeply into the matter (深入摉究).
  • They conducted a thorough investigation (进行摉查).

Collocations

  • To search and investigate(摉查)
  • Thorough probing(深入摉究)
  • Search and capture(摉捕)
  • Search and seek(摉求)
  • Investigation and collection(摉集)
  • Search and examine(摉检)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 摉 is an archaic character that has been largely replaced by 搜 in modern usage.
  • It appears in some classical texts and historical documents.
  • The character reflects ancient investigative practices and thorough examination.

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