explore and study; investigate thoroughly
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to explore and study; to investigate thoroughly; to probe into
formalUsed in academic, scientific, or formal contexts to express in-depth examination of a subject or problem.
Kē科
xué学
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
tàn探
jiū究
qì气
hòu候
biàn变
huà化
de的
yuán原
yīn因
。
Scientists are investigating the causes of climate change.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
shēn深
rù入
tàn探
jiū究
zhè这
gè个
wèn问
tí题
bèi背
hòu后
de的
gēn根
běn本
yuán原
yīn因
。
We need to thoroughly explore the root causes behind this problem.
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Tā他
duì对
gǔ古
dài代
zhé哲
xué学
jìn进
xíng行
le了
duō多
nián年
de的
tàn探
jiū究
。
He has conducted years of research into ancient philosophy.
Tàn探
jiū究
shì事
wù物
de的
běn本
zhì质
xū需
yào要
nài耐
xīn心
hé和
xì细
xīn心
。
Exploring the essence of things requires patience and careful attention.