Definition
调查 (diào chá) is a broad term for investigating or surveying to gather facts, data, or opinions. Its close sibling 调研 (diào yán) adds a deeper research/analysis focus, while 查询 (chá xún) is narrower: checking specific information from a database or document.
verb
to investigateto survey
Measure word · 项, 个
Examples
- 调查。Jǐngchá zhèngzài diào chá shìgù de yuányīn.The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
- 调查。Gōngsī diào chá le shìchǎng de xūqiú.The company surveyed market demand.
- 调查。Tāmen diào chá le gùkè duì chǎnpǐn de kànfǎ.They surveyed customers' opinions on the product.
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