Definition
摸索 (mō suǒ) means to fumble or grope, often in the dark or when feeling your way through an unfamiliar situation. It also extends to exploring methods or solutions through trial and error. Compared to 摸 (mō, to touch/grope for something specific), 摸索 emphasizes a process of trial and error; compared to 探索 (tàn suǒ, to explore systematically), it is less formal and more hands-on.
verb
to fumbleto grope (in the dark or in an unfamiliar situation)to exploreto try to find out (a method, way, or solution)
Examples
- 摸索。Tā zài hēi'àn zhōng mànmàn de mō suǒ qiánjìn.He slowly groped his way forward in the dark.
- ，摸索。Jīngguò duō cì chángshì, tāmen zhōngyú mō suǒ chū le yí tào yǒuxiào de guǎnlǐ fāngfǎ.After many attempts, they finally worked out an effective management method through exploration.
- 摸索。Kēxuéjiā men réng zài mō suǒ zhìliáo zhè zhǒng jíbìng de zuìjiā fāng'àn.Scientists are still exploring the best treatment plan for this disease.
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