探讨

tàn tǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to study meticulously

钻研 means to study intensively or delve into, similar to probing deeply.

to discuss; to talk over

讨论 means to discuss; 探讨 often involves discussion in the process of investigation.

Commonly used in the structure 探讨 + topic, e.g., 探讨问题, 探讨方案, to mean discussing or probing a specific issue.

探讨 is more formal than 讨论 and is often used in academic or professional contexts.

to explore

to invite