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探险 (tàn xiǎn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

探险 (tàn xiǎn) is a Chinese word: to explore; to go on an expedition. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 探险

动 dòng verb

to explore; to go on an expedition

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.

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Word breakdown

探 tàn — to explore, to search, to investigate

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 探究 tàn jiū — to explore, to investigate HSK 7
    • 探 to probe, to search actively
    • 究 to investigate thoroughly, to get to the bottom
    Example

    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.

  • 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.

险 xiǎn — danger, risk, perilous (places)

Words with this character (8)
  • 1 危险 wēi xiǎn — dangerous HSK 4
    • 危 danger, peril
    • 险 risk, hazard
    Example

    开车时玩手机非常危险。

    kāi chē shí wán shǒu jī fēi cháng wēi xiǎn

    Playing with a mobile phone while driving is very dangerous.

  • 2 保险 bǎo xiǎn — insurance HSK 5
    • 保 protect, safeguard
    • 险 danger, risk
    Example

    我需要买健康保险。

    wǒ xū yào mǎi jiàn kāng bǎo xiǎn

    I need to buy health insurance.

  • 3 风险 fēng xiǎn — risk HSK 5
    • 风 wind (metaphorically: uncertainty, unpredictable forces)
    • 险 danger, peril
    Example

    投资股票有一定的风险。

    tóu zī gǔ piào yǒu yí dìng de fēng xiǎn

    Investing in stocks carries certain risks.

  • 4 冒险 mào xiǎn — to take risks HSK 6
    • 冒 to brave, to dare
    • 险 danger, risk
    Example

    我们不应该在这件事上冒险。

    wǒ men bù yīng gāi zài zhè jiàn shì shàng mào xiǎn

    We shouldn't take risks on this matter.

  • 5 化险为夷 huà xiǎn wéi yí — to turn danger into safety HSK 7
    • 化 to transform, to change
    • 险 danger, peril
    • 为 into, to become
    • 夷 safety, peace (level ground)
    Example

    经过船长的冷静指挥，船队化险为夷，安全返回港口。

    jīng guò chuán zhǎng de lěng jìng zhǐ huī chuán duì huà xiǎn wéi yí ān quán fǎn huí gǎng kǒu

    Through the captain's calm command, the fleet turned danger into safety and returned safely to port.

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  • 6 惊险 jīng xiǎn — thrilling HSK 7
    • 惊 startling, alarming (the sense of causing surprise or shock)
    • 险 dangerous, risky (the sense of peril or risk)
    Example

    这部电影有很多惊险的场面。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng yǒu hěn duō jīng xiǎn de chǎng miàn

    This movie has many thrilling scenes.

  • 7 艰险 jiān xiǎn — difficult and dangerous HSK 7
    • 艰 difficult, arduous
    • 险 dangerous, perilous
    Example

    这条山路非常艰险，我们要小心。

    zhè tiáo shān lù fēi cháng jiān xiǎn wǒ men yào xiǎo xīn

    This mountain road is very difficult and dangerous, we must be careful.

  • 8 遇险 yù xiǎn — be in distress HSK 7
    • 遇 encounter, meet with
    • 险 danger, peril
    Example

    船只遇险后发出求救信号。

    chuán zhī yù xiǎn hòu fā chū qiú jiù xìn hào

    After the ship was in distress, it sent out a distress signal.

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.

Stroke order

2 险 xiǎn — (of terrain) treacherous and difficult to pass; strategically vital

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

consists of

2.1 阝 fǔ — mound/hill radical, representing elevated terrain
阝 is a component in 47 characters
HSK 1
都 dū capital city; seat of the national government 院 yuàn courtyard; open space enclosed by walls or fences around a building
HSK 2
阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
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邮 yóu to mail; to send by post 邻 lín neighbor; neighboring household 阳 yáng yang, one of the two opposing forces in Chinese philosophy (opposite of 阴) 阿 ā (dial.) prefix placed before a ranking, nickname, or surname to express affection 附 fù to add on; to attach additionally
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除 chú to remove; to get rid of
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郊 jiāo outskirts; suburbs 部 bù part; portion of a whole 队 duì line; column; procession 际 jì border; edge; boundary area 降 jiàng to fall; to descend (opposite of 升)
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险 xiǎn (of terrain) treacherous and difficult to pass; strategically vital 陪 péi to accompany, keep company 随 suí to follow
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郎 láng ancient official title 防 fáng to take precautions against; to guard against unfavorable situations 阵 zhèn battle formation (arrangement of troops in combat) 阶 jiē steps; stairs built of brick or stone to facilitate going up and down 阻 zǔ to block; to obstruct
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陆 lù land; dry ground above water 陌 mò small east-west path between fields; road in general 限 xiàn specified range; limit 隔 gé to block; to separate
HSK 6
陷 xiàn trap; pitfall 隐 yǐn (lit.) grief; pity 障 zhàng to block; to obstruct; to conceal
HSK 7
廓 kuò outer edge or contour of an object 椰 yē coconut palm, a tall tropical evergreen tree whose fruit contains juice and edible flesh 萨 sà a surname 邪 xié wicked; evil; crooked 郁 yù richly fragrant; strongly aromatic
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郑 zhèng a Zhou-dynasty vassal state in present-day Xinzheng, Henan Province 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 阱 jǐng a pit trap for catching wild animals 陈 chén to place; to arrange; to display 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 陡 dǒu steep, nearly vertical 陨 yǔn (lit.) to fall; to drop down 陵 líng hill; mound 陶 táo earthenware; pottery fired from clay, softer than porcelain and porous 隆 lóng grand; magnificent 隘 ài mountain pass; strategically important narrow place 隙 xì crack; crevice 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
2.2 佥 qiān — literary adverb meaning 'all, everyone, altogether'
佥 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 3
检 jiǎn to inspect; to examine 脸 liǎn face (front of the head, from forehead to chin)
HSK 4
签 qiān to sign one's name or mark on a document to indicate responsibility 险 xiǎn (of terrain) treacherous and difficult to pass; strategically vital 验 yàn to inspect; to examine
HSK 5
捡 jiǎn to pick up; to collect
HSK 6
剑 jiàn sword (ancient weapon with a long blade sharpened on both edges and a short hilt; in modern fencing, a slender steel blade with no edge and a small ball at the tip)
HSK 7
俭 jiǎn frugal, thrifty (opposite of 奢) 敛 liǎn (lit.) to draw in; to hold back

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