探寻 (tàn xún) — to seek, to explore, to search for (often involving investigation or exploration)
Definition
A formal, literary verb meaning 'to seek or explore' through active investigation — stronger and more deliberate than the everyday 找 (zhǎo, 'to look for'). Common in academic, scientific, or reflective writing (探寻真理, 探寻答案).
verb
to seekto exploreto search for (often involving investigation or exploration)
Examples
- 探寻。Tā yì shēng dōu zài tàn xún zhēn lǐ.He spent his entire life seeking truth.
- 探寻。Kē xué jiā men zhèng zài tàn xún xīn de zhì liáo fāng fǎ.Scientists are searching for new treatment methods.
- 探寻。Tàn xiǎn duì shēn rù cóng lín tàn xún shī zōng de gǔ chéng.The expedition went deep into the jungle to search for the lost ancient city.
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