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探测

探測
tàn cè
HSK 6
to probe, to take readings
verb

Example Sentences

科学家正在探测外太空的信号。
kēxué jiā zhèngzài tàncè wàitàikōng de xìnhào 。
Scientists are probing signals from outer space.
我们需要探测这个地区的地质结构。
wǒmen xūyào tàncè zhègè dìqū de dìzhì jiégòu 。
We need to explore the geological structure of this area.
探测器能够探测到很微弱的变化。
tàncè qì nénggòu tàncè dào hěn wēiruò de biànhuà 。
The probe can detect very subtle changes.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

侦查zhēnzhā
to investigate
侦查 (zhēnchá) specifically refers to investigation, often in a more formal or military sense compared to 探测 (tàncè), which is broader.
探寻tànxún
to search
探寻 (tànxún) implies a more purposeful search often for understanding or knowledge, while 探测 (tàncè) can be more technical or scientific in context.

Words Starting With 探

探望tàn wàng
to visit
探索tàn suǒ
to explore; to probe; commonly used in names of publications or documentaries
探讨tàn tǎo
to investigate; to probe

Words Ending With 测

推测tuī cè
speculation; to conjecture; to surmise; to speculate

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HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test
Science (General)
Basic scientific terms, research methods, experiments, and discoveries.
Astronomy & Space
Planets, stars, galaxies, astronauts, space travel, and discoveries.
Domain-Specific: Scientific
Specific scientific fields, research topics, specialized terminology.

Individual Characters

探tàn
to explore, to search out, to scout
测cè
survey, fathom, measure, conjecture