探子

tànzi

noun #19,463

Measure Word

一个探子 gè

Meanings

1 spy
2 scout
3 intelligence gatherer
4 detective

Characters

to explore; to spy; to investigate

noun suffix; person

Examples

HSK 7-9

将军派了几个探子去打探敌情。

Jiāngjūn pài le jǐ gè tànzi qù dǎtan díqíng.

The general sent several scouts to gather intelligence on the enemy.

HSK 7-9

探子回来报告说敌军已经撤退了。

Tànzi huílái bàogào shuō díjūn yǐjīng chètuì le.

The scout returned and reported that the enemy had retreated.

Tips

usage

探子 has a classical/historical flavor, mostly used in period dramas and literature. In modern contexts, 间谍 for 'spy' or 侦察兵 for 'scout' is more common.

Stroke Order

探 tàn

子 zǐ