普查 (pǔ chá) — a general survey; a census; a reconnaissance survey (geological, geographical)

Definition

Examples

• 今年的人口普查很重要。
  Jīn nián de rén kǒu pǔ chá hěn zhòng yào.
  This year's population census is very important.
• 这次经济普查的范围很广。
  Zhè cì jīng jì pǔ chá de fàn wéi hěn guǎng.
  The scope of this economic survey is very broad.
• 地质普查需要专业设备。
  Dì zhì pǔ chá xū yào zhuān yè shè bèi.
  Geological surveys require professional equipment.