Definition
搜索 (sōusuǒ) is the general verb for 'to search' — used for databases, the internet, or physical places. It's more systematic and thorough than 搜 (sōu), which is shorter and more casual (like 'look up quickly'). 查找 (cházhǎo) is narrower, focusing on checking/finding specific information, while 搜索 can involve scanning broadly.
verb
to search (a place, database, the internet, etc.)to search for
Examples
- 搜索。Qǐng yòng zhège ruǎnjiàn sōu suǒ yíxià xiāngguān de túpiàn.Please use this software to search for related images.
- 搜索。Tā zài wǎng shàng sōu suǒ nà ge dìzhǐ.He searched for that address online.
- 搜索。Jǐngfāng hái zài sōu suǒ táopǎo de xiányírén.The police are still searching for the escaped suspect.
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