Definition
探寻 implies an active, investigative search, often for something hidden or unknown. It can be used both concretely (exploring a place) and abstractly (seeking answers or truth).
v.
to seekto exploreto search for (often involving investigation or exploration)
Examples
- 探寻。Tā yìshēng dōu zài tàn xún zhēnlǐ.He spent his entire life seeking truth.
- 探寻。Kēxuéjiā men zhèngzài tàn xún xīn de zhìliáo fāngfǎ.Scientists are searching for new treatment methods.
- 探寻。Tànxiǎnduì shēnrù cónglín tàn xún shīzōng de gǔchéng.The expedition went deep into the jungle to search for the lost ancient city.
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