考察

kǎo chá · kao cha

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

CC-CEDICT
  1. to inspect
  2. to observe and study
  3. on-the-spot investigation

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2 examples
01

科(kē)学(xué)家(jiā)去(qù)山(shān)区(qū)考(kǎo)察(chá)当(dāng)地(dì)的(de)植(zhí)物(wù)。

Scientists went to the mountains to investigate the local plants.

02

公(gōng)司(sī)派(pài)人(rén)考(kǎo)察(chá)市(shì)场(chǎng)后(hòu)再(zài)做(zuò)决(jué)定(dìng)。

The company sent someone to inspect the market before making a decision.

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