探长

探長

tànzhǎng

noun #3,097

Measure Word

一位探长 wèi

Meanings

1 detective
2 inspector (police rank)

Characters

to explore; to investigate

Examples

探长正在调查这个案件。

Tànzhǎng zhèngzài diàochá zhège ànjiàn.

The inspector is investigating this case.

探长，我们发现了新线索。

Tànzhǎng, wǒmen fāxiàn le xīn xiànsuǒ.

Inspector, we've found a new lead.

Tips

memory

探 (to investigate) + 长 (chief) = the chief investigator — a detective/inspector.

usage

探长 is mainly used for police inspectors in British-style systems (e.g., Hong Kong). In mainland China, the equivalent rank is 刑警队长.

Stroke Order

探 tàn

长 cháng