钻研 (zuān yán) — to study meticulously, to delve into
Definition
钻研 emphasizes deep, painstaking study of a single topic — more focused and effort-intensive than the broader 研究. Use it for serious scholarly or technical deep-dives, not general inquiry.
verb
to study meticulouslyto delve into
Examples
- 钻研。Tā huā le shí nián zuān yán gǔ dài wén xiàn.He spent ten years delving into ancient texts.
- 钻研。Kē xué jiā men zhèng zài zuān yán zhè ge nán tí.The scientists are studying this difficult problem meticulously.
- 钻研。Duì jī chǔ lǐ lùn de zuān yán shì chuàng xīn de qián tí.Meticulous study of fundamental theories is a prerequisite for innovation.
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