查明

chámíng

verb HSK 7-9 #6,711

Meanings

1 to investigate and find out
2 to ascertain

Characters

to investigate; to check

clear; to clarify

Examples

HSK 4

有关部门正在查明责任人。

Yǒuguān bùmén zhèngzài chámíng zérènrén.

The relevant departments are working to identify the person responsible.

HSK 5

警方正在查明事故原因。

Jǐngfāng zhèngzài chámíng shìgù yuányīn.

The police are investigating to find out the cause of the accident.

HSK 6

经过调查，终于查明了真相。

Jīngguò diàochá, zhōngyú chámíng le zhēnxiàng.

After investigation, the truth was finally ascertained.

Tips

usage

查明 emphasizes the result of investigation - finding out the truth. 调查 is the process of investigating. 查清 is a close synonym of 查明, also meaning to get to the bottom of something.

Stroke Order

查 chá

明 míng