Definition
视察 means 'to inspect' in an official capacity — a superior or leader goes to a site to check on work. It differs from 考察 (on-site study or research) and 调查 (general investigation/survey), as 视察 emphasizes authority and oversight, not data-gathering.
verb
to inspect (as a superior or official going to a place to check on work)
Easily confused
- 时差shí chāsound-aliketime difference (between time zones)
Examples
- 视察。Lǐngdǎo lái gōngchǎng shì chá gōngzuò.The leader came to the factory to inspect the work.
- 视察。Shìzhǎng měinián dōu huì shì chá yí cì xuéxiào.The mayor inspects the school once every year.
- 视察，。Zhè cì shì chá hěn shùnlì, dàjiā dōu hěn mǎnyì.This inspection went smoothly, and everyone was very satisfied.
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