Definition
侦 is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word. You'll only see it as the first character in compound verbs like 侦察 (to reconnoiter), 侦探 (detective), and 侦破 (to crack a case). It carries the meaning of investigating or spying, often with a secretive or police/military angle.
b.f.
to investigateto detect (used as a bound form in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā zài zuò zhēn chá gōngzuò.He is doing reconnaissance work.
- 。Zhè wèi zhēn tàn hěn lìhai.This detective is very capable.
- 。Jǐngfāng zhēn pò le zhège ànzi.The police cracked this case.
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