考查 (kǎo chá) — to examine, to investigate, to study (usually in an academic or inspection context)
Definition
考查 is a formal verb meaning to examine or assess someone's performance, ability, or a project's viability — more evaluative than 调查 (which surveys facts). Often used in academic or inspection contexts.
verb
to examineto investigateto study (usually in an academic or inspection context)
Examples
- 考查。Xué xiào měi nián dōu huì kǎo chá jiào shī de jiào xué shuǐ píng.The school examines teachers' teaching performance every year.
- 考查。Tā men zhèng zài kǎo chá zhè ge xiàng mù de kě xíng xìng.They are investigating the feasibility of this project.
- 考查。Zhè cì kǎo shì zhǔ yào kǎo chá xué shēng de zōng hé néng lì.This exam mainly tests students' comprehensive abilities.
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