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探究 (tàn jiū) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

探究 (tàn jiū) is a Chinese word: to explore, to investigate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 探究

动 dòng verb

to explore, to investigate

科学家们探究宇宙的奥秘。

kē xué jiā men tàn jiū yǔ zhóu de ào mì

Scientists explore the mysteries of the universe.

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Word breakdown

探 tàn — to probe, to search actively

Words with this character (10)
  • 1 探索 tàn suǒ — to explore HSK 6
    • 探 to probe, to investigate
    • 索 to search, to seek
    Example

    科学家们正在探索宇宙的奥秘。

    kē xué jiā men zhèng zài tàn suǒ yǔ zhòu de ào mì

    Scientists are exploring the mysteries of the universe.

  • 2 探讨 tàn tǎo — to discuss, to explore HSK 6
    • 探 to explore, to probe, to investigate
    • 讨 to discuss, to debate
    Example

    老师和学生一起探讨了这个话题。

    lǎo shī hé xué shēng yì qǐ tàn tǎo le zhè ge huà tí

    The teacher and students discussed this topic together.

  • 3 侦探 zhēn tàn — detective HSK 7
    • 侦 investigate secretly, scout, detect
    • 探 search, probe, explore for clues
    Example

    侦探正在调查这个案件。

    zhēn tàn zhèng zài diào chá zhè ge àn jiàn

    The detective is investigating this case.

  • 4 勘探 kān tàn — prospect HSK 7
    • 勘 survey, investigate, examine
    • 探 explore, probe, search for
    Example

    地质队正在山区进行矿产勘探。

    dì zhì duì zhèng zài shān qū jìn xíng kuàng chǎn kān tàn

    The geological team is conducting mineral prospecting in the mountain area.

  • 5 探亲 tàn qīn — visit relatives HSK 7
    • 探 to visit, to seek out
    • 亲 relatives, family members
    Example

    他春节回家探亲。

    tā chūn jié huí jiā tàn qīn

    He goes home to visit relatives during Spring Festival.

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  • 6 探望 tàn wàng — to visit (someone) HSK 7
    • 探 to seek out, to inquire, to visit
    • 望 to look at, to see, to observe
    Example

    我周末去医院探望生病的朋友。

    wǒ zhōu mò qù yī yuàn tàn wàng shēng bìng de péng you

    I went to the hospital on the weekend to visit my sick friend.

  • 7 探求 tàn qiú — to explore, to seek HSK 7
    • 探 to explore, to probe, to investigate
    • 求 to seek, to pursue, to search for
    Example

    科学家们不断探求宇宙的奥秘。

    kē xué jiā men bù duàn tàn qiú yǔ zhǒu de ào mì

    Scientists continuously explore the mysteries of the universe.

  • 8 探测 tàn cè — to detect HSK 7
    • 探 to probe, to search
    • 测 to measure, to test
    Example

    科学家用雷达探测外星信号。

    kē xué jiā yòng léi dá tàn cè wài xīng xìn hào

    Scientists use radar to detect extraterrestrial signals.

  • 9 探险 tàn xiǎn — to explore; to go on an expedition HSK 7
    • 探 to explore, to search, to investigate
    • 险 danger, risk, perilous (places)
    Example

    他们计划去亚马逊雨林探险。

    tā men jì huà qù yà mǎ xùn yǔ lín tàn xiǎn

    They plan to explore the Amazon rainforest.

  • 10 试探 shì tàn — to probe; to sound out HSK 7
    • 试 to try; to test
    • 探 to explore; to probe; to investigate
    Example

    他想试探一下老板的态度。

    tā xiǎng shì tàn yí xià lǎo bǎn de tài dù

    He wants to sound out his boss's attitude.

究 jiū — to investigate thoroughly, to get to the bottom

Words with this character (6)
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Structure & writing
1 探 tàn — reach out and feel for something

探 is not used as a component in any other character.

探 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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2 究 jiū — to investigate thoroughly; to trace

究 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 穴 xué — cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure
穴 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
穿 chuān to pierce; to penetrate through
HSK 3
空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
究 jiū to investigate thoroughly; to trace 窗 chuāng window (opening in a wall for air and light)
HSK 5
穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富) 窄 zhǎi narrow; not wide (opposite of 宽)
HSK 6
挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.)
HSK 7
帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 窃 qiè to steal; to pilfer 窍 qiào hole or orifice, esp. of the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose 窑 yáo kiln for firing bricks, tiles, or ceramics 窒 zhì to obstruct; to choke; to suffocate
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窘 jiǒng destitute; impoverished 窜 cuàn to flee in disorder; to scurry about (of bandits, enemy troops, animals, etc.) 窝 wō nest or den of birds, animals, or insects 窟 kū cave; cavern 窥 kuī to peep; to spy on secretly 窿 long (dial.) coal mine tunnel 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space)
2.2 九 jiǔ — nine (the number after eight)
九 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 4
杂 zá varied; mixed; not pure 染 rǎn to dye (an object with dye) 究 jiū to investigate thoroughly; to trace
HSK 6
抛 pāo to throw; to toss 轨 guǐ the distance between two wheels of a vehicle; rut left by wheels
HSK 7
丸 wán small round object (〜子, 〜儿) 仇 chóu enemy; foe 旭 xù (lit.) the first rays of the morning sun

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