打探

dǎtàn

verb #10,992

Meanings

1 to make discreet inquiries
2 to scout out
3 to snoop around

Characters

to do; to make (action prefix)

to explore; to investigate

Examples

HSK 5

他派人去打探消息。

Tā pài rén qù dǎtàn xiāoxi.

He sent someone to gather information.

HSK 6

你别到处打探别人的隐私。

Nǐ bié dàochù dǎtàn biéren de yǐnsī.

Don't go around snooping into other people's privacy.

Tips

usage

打探 implies subtle or discreet investigation, often with a hint of secrecy. Compare with 调查, which is more formal and official.

Stroke Order

打 dǎ

探 tàn