探
tàn
#915 most
frequent character
to explore, to search out, to scout
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
探 joins 扌 hand with 罙 shēn, a sound part. It first meant reaching out and grabbing something. From that came seeking and exploring, then spying, and finally visiting.
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