探测

探測

tàncè

verb HSK 7-9 #7,579

Meanings

1 to probe
2 to detect
3 to explore (scientifically)

Characters

to probe; to explore

to measure; to detect

Examples

HSK 7-9

科学家正在探测火星的地质结构。

Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài tàncè Huǒxīng de dìzhì jiégòu.

Scientists are probing the geological structure of Mars.

HSK 7-9

这台设备可以探测地下水源。

Zhè tái shèbèi kěyǐ tàncè dìxià shuǐyuán.

This equipment can detect underground water sources.

Tips

usage

探测 is used in scientific and technical contexts. Common compounds: 探测器 (tàncèqì, detector/probe), 深空探测 (deep space exploration).

Stroke Order

探 tàn

测 cè