考究 (kǎo jiū) — (verb) to investigate carefully, to examine thoroughly; (adjective) tasteful, elegant, fastidious
Definition
考究 is both a verb ('to investigate/examine carefully') and an adjective meaning 'tasteful, finely made' — describing clothing or craftsmanship with attention to detail.
verb
to investigate carefullyto examine thoroughly
adjective
tastefulelegantfastidious
Examples
- 考究。Zhè ge wèn tí xū yào zǐ xì kǎo jiū yí xià.This issue needs to be carefully investigated.
- 考究。Tā de chuān zhuó fēi cháng kǎo jiū.Her clothing is very tasteful.
- 考究。Zhè jiàn jiā jù zuò gōng hěn kǎo jiū.This piece of furniture is made with exquisite craftsmanship.
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