打探 () — to make discreet inquiries; to probe secretly

Definition

A verb meaning to probe or inquire secretly — used for gathering information covertly (打探消息, 打探虚实), not for ordinary asking.

verb
to make discreet inquiriesto probe secretly

Examples

  • 打探
    Tā pài le yí gè rén qù dá xiāo xi.
    He sent someone to discreetly inquire for news.
  • 打探
    Tā zhèng zài dá duì fāng de xū shí.
    He is probing the opponent's true situation.
  • 打探
    Tā àn zhōng dá gōng sī de jì huà.
    She secretly probed the company's plans.

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