Definition
探索 (tànsuǒ) means 'to explore' in a broad, general sense — discovering the unknown, such as space, nature, or new fields. It is less specific than 探测 (scientific surveying), 勘探 (resource prospecting), or 探险 (dangerous expeditions), and unlike 探讨, it focuses on discovery rather than discussion.
verb
to exploreto probe
Examples
- 探索。Rénlèi yìzhí zài tàn suǒ yǔzhòu de àomì.Human beings have been exploring the mysteries of the universe.
- 探索。Tā xǐhuan tàn suǒ wèizhī de lǐngyù.He likes to explore unknown fields.
- 探索。Zhège wèntí hái xūyào jìnyíbù tàn suǒ.This problem still needs further exploration.
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