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探测

tàn cè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to probe; to survey

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item
探索
tàn suǒ

to explore

Broader term for exploration, not necessarily using instruments

Synonyms

2 items
探索
tàn suǒ

to explore

When emphasizing systematic investigation or discovery
检测
jiǎn cè

to detect

When focusing on testing or measuring with instruments

Usage notes

Common mistakes

探测 means using tools or methods to gather information about an unknown area or condition. Do not use it for casual checking; use 检查 (inspect) instead.

Example Sentences

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他们用雷达 探测 地下管道。
They use radar to detect underground pipes.

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Words Containing 探测

半导体探测器
bàn dǎo tǐ tàn cè qì

semiconductor detector

探测器
tàn cè qì

detector; probe

探测字
tàn cè zì

(cognitive psychology) probe letter

空间探测
kōng jiān tàn cè

space exploration

空间探测器
kōng jiān tàn cè qì

space probe

Child Words of 探测

探
tàn

to explore

测
cè

to survey