踏看

tàkàn

verb

Meanings

1 to investigate on the spot; to inspect on site

Characters

to step on; tread

to look; inspect

Examples

工程师亲自到工地踏看。

Gōngchéngshī qīnzì dào gōngdì tàkàn.

The engineer went to the construction site to inspect it in person.

警方踏看现场后做了详细记录。

Jǐngfāng tàkàn xiànchǎng hòu zuò le xiángxì jìlù.

After investigating the scene, the police made detailed notes.

Tips

memory

踏 means 'to step / tread' and 看 means 'to look' — to literally 'step over and look,' i.e. inspect on the ground. Compare with 踏勘 (tàkān), used more in surveying/engineering for reconnaissance.

Stroke Order

踏 tà

看 kàn