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探索

tànsuǒ
verb HSK 6 #5,439

Meanings

  1. 1 to explore; to probe; to investigate
  2. 2 exploration; quest

Characters

探
tàn
to explore; to detect; to reach
索
suǒ
to search; to seek; rope
To probe and search - actively seeking out new knowledge or territory.

Examples

HSK 6
人类对太空的探索从未停止。
Rénlèi duì tàikōng de tànsuǒ cóngwèi tíngzhǐ.
Humanity's exploration of space has never stopped.
HSK 6
我们要勇于探索新的道路。
Wǒmen yào yǒngyú tànsuǒ xīn de dàolù.
We must be brave in exploring new paths.
HSK 7-9
科学家正在探索宇宙的奥秘。
Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài tànsuǒ yǔzhòu de àomì.
Scientists are exploring the mysteries of the universe.

Tips

usage
探索 is about venturing into the unknown - physical exploration (space, ocean) or intellectual exploration (ideas, solutions). More ambitious than 调查 (investigate facts) or 研究 (research).

Stroke Order

探 tàn
索 suǒ