Definition
调研 (diào yán) means 'to investigate and research' — it combines the data-gathering of 调查 (diào chá) with the analysis of 研究 (yán jiū), making it more comprehensive. It is commonly used in market, social, or policy research contexts. 调查 alone emphasizes fact-finding, while 研究 emphasizes deeper study; 调研 covers the whole process.
verb
to investigate and researchto conduct research
Examples
- 调研。Wǒmen diào yán le yònghù de xūqiú.We researched the users' needs.
- 调研。Zhè cì diào yán chíxù le sān gè yuè.This research lasted three months.
- 调研。Tā fùzé diào yán bié de gōngsī.He is responsible for researching other companies.
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