B1 noun Neutral

탐색

/tʰamsɛk/

The act of searching or investigating something thoroughly; exploration of ideas or locations.

Examples

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1

인터넷으로 맛집을 탐색해 보자.

Let's search for good restaurants on the internet.

2

우주 탐색은 인류의 오랜 꿈입니다.

Space exploration is a long-standing dream of mankind.

3

새로운 취미를 좀 탐색해 봐야겠어.

I should explore some new hobbies.

Word Family

Noun
탐색
Verb
탐색하다
Adjective
탐색적
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Memory Tip

Tam-saek: 'Tam' (seek) + 'Saek' (search). Seek and search.

Quick Quiz

학생들은 자신의 적성을 ______하는 시간을 가졌습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 탐색

Examples

1

인터넷으로 맛집을 탐색해 보자.

everyday

Let's search for good restaurants on the internet.

2

우주 탐색은 인류의 오랜 꿈입니다.

formal

Space exploration is a long-standing dream of mankind.

3

새로운 취미를 좀 탐색해 봐야겠어.

informal

I should explore some new hobbies.

4

연구의 초기 단계에서는 문헌 탐색이 필수적이다.

academic

In the early stages of research, a literature search is essential.

5

경쟁사의 전략을 탐색하는 중입니다.

business

We are exploring the competitor's strategy.

Word Family

Noun
탐색
Verb
탐색하다
Adjective
탐색적

Common Collocations

정보 탐색 information search
우주 탐색 space exploration
시장 탐색 market exploration
진로 탐색 career exploration
탐색적 연구 exploratory research

Common Phrases

탐색전을 벌이다

to feel each other out (before a fight/deal)

데이터 탐색

data exploration

자아 탐색

self-exploration

Often Confused With

탐색 vs 검색

검색 (search) is usually for finding a specific thing (like on Google), while 탐색 (exploration) is more thorough investigation.

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Usage Notes

Common in academic writing to describe the 'exploratory' phase of a study.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '검색' when '탐색' (deeper investigation) is more appropriate.

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Memory Tip

Tam-saek: 'Tam' (seek) + 'Saek' (search). Seek and search.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 探 (search/probe) and 索 (search/rope).

Grammar Patterns

~을 탐색하다 탐색의 과정

Quick Quiz

학생들은 자신의 적성을 ______하는 시간을 가졌습니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 탐색

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