scout ahead; explore the way; reconnoiter
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to scout ahead; to explore the path; to reconnoiter the way
Often used in military, exploration, or hiking contexts. Can be used literally (checking the road) or figuratively (testing the waters).
Nǐ你
xiān先
qù去
tàn探
tan探
lù路
，
wǒ我
men们
suí随
hòu后
xíng行
dòng动
。
You go scout ahead first, and we'll move out after you.
Zhēn侦
chá察
bīng兵
fèng奉
mìng命
qián前
qù去
tàn探
lù路
。
The scout was ordered to go reconnoiter the path ahead.
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Zhè这
tiáo条
lù路
hěn很
jiǔ久
méi没
rén人
zǒu走
le了
，
děi得
xiān先
pài派
rén人
tàn探
tan探
lù路
。
Nobody has walked this path for a long time, so we need to send someone to check it out first.
Nǐ你
qù去
tàn探
lù路
，
kàn看
qián前
miàn面
yǒu有
méi没
yǒu有
wēi危
xiǎn险
。
Go scout ahead and see if there's any danger up front.