Definition
勘 is a bound form (b.f.) that only appears in compounds related to investigation, surveying, and collation. It is not used as an independent word. Common compounds include 勘探 (to explore), 勘测 (to survey), and 勘误 (to correct errors). When you see 勘 in a word, the core meaning is usually 'examine thoroughly' or 'compare for accuracy'.
b.f.
to investigateto surveyto explore (bound form, used in compounds like 勘探, 勘测)to collateto compare (bound form, used in compounds like 勘校, 勘误)
Examples
- 。Zhège tuánduì zhèngzài duì kuàngqū jìnxíng kān tàn.This team is currently prospecting the mining area.
- 。Gōngchéngshī men yǐjīng wánchéng le dìxíng kān cè gōngzuò.The engineers have already completed the terrain survey work.
- 勘。Zhè běn shū de kān wù biǎo yǐjīng fù zài zuìhòu.The errata list for this book has been attached at the end.
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