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钻研

鑽研
zuānyán
verb HSK 7 #22,356

Meanings

  1. 1 to study intensively
  2. 2 to delve into
  3. 3 to do research

Examples

他一直在钻研量子物理。
Tā yīzhí zài zuānyán liàngzǐ wùlǐ.
He has been studying quantum physics intensively.
她钻研了十年才取得突破。
Tā zuānyánle shí nián cái qǔdé tūpò.
She researched for ten years before making a breakthrough.

Tips

memory
钻 (drill) + 研 (grind/study) = drilling and grinding into a subject, i.e. studying something deeply and persistently.
usage
钻研 implies deep, dedicated study of a specific topic. Stronger than 研究 (research) in terms of personal dedication.

Stroke Order

钻 zuān
研 yán