查明

chámíng

verb HSK 7 #6,711

Meanings

1 to investigate and find out
2 to ascertain

Characters

to investigate; to check

clear; to clarify

Examples

警方正在查明事故原因。

Jǐngfāng zhèngzài chámíng shìgù yuányīn.

The police are investigating to find out the cause of the accident.

经过调查，终于查明了真相。

Jīngguò diàochá, zhōngyú chámíng le zhēnxiàng.

After investigation, the truth was finally ascertained.

有关部门正在查明责任人。

Yǒuguān bùmén zhèngzài chámíng zérènrén.

The relevant departments are working to identify the person responsible.

Tips

usage

查明 emphasizes the result of investigation — finding out the truth. 调查 is the process of investigating. 查清 is a close synonym of 查明, also meaning to get to the bottom of something.

Stroke Order

查 chá

明 míng