探
explore; scout; visit; stretch out; interfere
Meanings
5 senses · 16 examplesverb
to explore; to search for; to detect
neutralUsed for searching for resources, paths, information, etc.
Geological team members are exploring for minerals in the mountains.
He scouted the path first to confirm there was no danger ahead.
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I tried to gauge his tone and found he was unwilling to help.
We can first test the client's attitude.
The workers are drilling to explore underground water sources.
noun
scout; spy; undercover agent
neutralRefers to people who conduct secret reconnaissance work.
The police captured an undercover spy who sneaked in.
Our soldiers discovered the enemy scout.
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This is an undercover agent lurking in the enemy camp.
verb
to visit; to inquire after; to call on
neutralUsed for visiting friends, relatives, or sick people.
I will visit my grandma who lives in the countryside this weekend.
He asked for leave to go home to visit his family.
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Let's go to the hospital to visit the sick person together.
verb
to stretch out (head/body)
neutralOften used in fixed phrases like 探头探脑, or to describe unsafe behaviors while driving.
Don't peek at other people's computer screens by sticking your head out.
The driver stretched his head out to check the road conditions behind.
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Don't stretch your body out of the window while riding in a vehicle, it's very dangerous.
verb
to interfere; to meddle
dialectUsed exclusively in dialect, typically to describe meddling in other people's affairs.
Mind your own business, don't meddle in other people's household affairs.
He always likes to pry into other people's privacy.