Definition
This is a formal verb used in official or legal contexts for investigating by making inquiries. It implies systematic questioning of people to uncover facts, similar to 'to investigate' but with a focus on oral inquiry. It differs from 调查 (broader, includes document review) and 打听 (casual, gossipy). Use 查访 when authorities or reporters actively seek information from individuals.
v.
to investigate by making inquiriesto inquire into (often formally or officially)
Examples
- 查访。Jǐngfāng zhèngzài chá nà qǐ ànjiàn de zhēnxiàng.The police are making inquiries into the truth of that case.
- 查访。Jìzhě chá le xǔduō dāngdì jūmín.The reporter made inquiries to many local residents.
- 查访。Shàngjí pài rén lái chá jīcéng qíngkuàng.Higher authorities sent people to inquire about the situation at the grassroots level.
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