Definition
考察 (kǎo chá) means to inspect or investigate on-site, often with the goal of studying or understanding something (e.g., a culture, a facility). Unlike 检查 (jiǎn chá), which is a general check for errors or compliance, 考察 implies a deeper, firsthand observation. It is also less formal than 视察 (shì chá), which is an official inspection by a superior.
verb
to inspectto examine on-site (e.g., a facility or project)to observe and study (e.g., a culture or phenomenon)
Easily confused
- 考查kǎo chásound-aliketo examine, to investigate, to study (usually in an academic or inspection context)
Examples
- 考察。Wǒmen míngtiān yào qù gōngchǎng kǎo chá xīn de shēngchǎnxiàn.We are going to the factory tomorrow to inspect the new production line.
- 考察。Tā qù Yúnnán kǎo chá le dāngdì de mínzú wénhuà.He went to Yunnan to observe and study the local ethnic culture.
- 考察。Wǒmen xiǎozǔ kǎo chá le sān gè bùtóng de fāng'àn.Our group investigated three different plans.
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