諊 (jū) - To investigate thoroughly & to interrogate meticulously

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jū ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

諊 · jū

To investigate thoroughly;

to interrogate meticulously;

to make a detailed inquiry.

To investigate thoroughlyto interrogate meticulouslyto make a detailed inquiry.

Usage highlights

Thorough investigationMeticulous interrogationDetailed inquiryExhaustive examinationComprehensive researchRigorous questioning

Synonyms

  • 查— to investigate; to check
  • 問— to ask; to question
  • 詢— to inquire; to consult
  • 審— to examine; to try (a case)

Antonyms

  • 忽— to neglect; to overlook
  • 略— to omit; to skip

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The detective conducted a thorough investigation (諊查) into the case.
  • The judge interrogated the witness meticulously (諊問).
  • He made a detailed inquiry (諊詢) about the procedure.

Collocations

  • Thorough investigation(諊查)
  • Meticulous interrogation(諊問)
  • Detailed inquiry(諊詢)
  • Exhaustive examination(諊審)
  • Comprehensive research(諊究)
  • Rigorous questioning(諊詰)

Idioms

  • To investigate thoroughly and interrogate meticulously(諊查諊問)
  • To make detailed inquiries and careful examinations(諊詢諊審)
  • To probe deeply and question rigorously(諊探諊詰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts related to legal proceedings and scholarly investigations.
  • It embodies the Confucian value of thoroughness and meticulousness in seeking truth.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese but preserved in specialized contexts.

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