探测

探測

tàncè

verb HSK 7-9 #7,579

Meanings

1 to probe
2 to detect
3 to explore (scientifically)

Characters

to probe; to explore

to measure; to detect

Examples

科学家正在探测火星的地质结构。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài tàncè Huǒxīng de dìzhì jiégòu.

Scientists are probing the geological structure of Mars.

这台设备可以探测地下水源。

Zhè tái shèbèi kěyǐ tàncè dìxiàshuǐ yuán.

This equipment can detect underground water sources.

Tips

usage

探测 is used in scientific and technical contexts. Common compounds: 探测器 (tàncèqì, detector/probe), 深空探测 (deep space exploration).

Stroke Order

探 tàn

测 cè