勘查 (kān chá) — to survey, to investigate, to prospect (geology, crime scene, etc.)
Definition
Formal 'to survey / investigate' a site (geological, archaeological, or crime scene). Often interchangeable with 勘察; 勘查 emphasizes systematic survey for assessment or evidence.
to surveyto investigateto prospect (geology, crime scene, etc.)
Examples
- 勘查。Jǐng chá zhèng zài kān chá xiàn chǎng.The police are surveying the scene.
- 勘查。Dì zhì duì duì zhè piàn qū yù jìn xíng le quán miàn kān chá.The geological team conducted a comprehensive survey of this area.
- 勘查。Tā men yòng yí qì kān chá dì xià zī yuán.They use instruments to survey underground resources.
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