测距

測距
cèjù
verb #37,719

Meanings

  1. 1 to measure distance
  2. 2 ranging (rangefinding)

Examples

HSK 5
Jūjīshǒu zài cèjù zhīhòu kāi le yī qiāng.
The sniper took the shot after ranging the distance.
HSK 7-9
Zhè bǎ jīguāng cèjù yí néng jīngquè cèjù dào yībǎi mǐ.
This laser rangefinder can accurately measure up to 100 meters.

Tips

usage
Technical term, almost always seen as a modifier or in fixed compounds: 测距 rangefinder, 激光测距 laser ranging, 雷达测距 radar ranging. Not used in casual conversation about everyday distances - for that you'd say 距离 (liáng jùlí) or 测量距离.

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