探究
To examine or investigate something thoroughly and deeply to uncover facts or principles.
Examples
3 of 5我们要探究事情的真相。
We need to explore the truth of the matter.
委员会将深入探究事故的原因。
The committee will deeply investigate the causes of the accident.
别老是探究别人的隐私。
Don't always pry into other people's privacy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine '探' (to search/probe) and '究' (after all/finally). You probe until you find the final answer.
Quick Quiz
科学家们正在___火星上是否存在生命。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 探究
Examples
我们要探究事情的真相。
everydayWe need to explore the truth of the matter.
委员会将深入探究事故的原因。
formalThe committee will deeply investigate the causes of the accident.
别老是探究别人的隐私。
informalDon't always pry into other people's privacy.
本文探究了该药物的长期副作用。
academicThis article explored the long-term side effects of the drug.
市场部正在探究新的增长机会。
businessThe marketing department is exploring new growth opportunities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
值得探究
worth exploring
不断探究
constant exploration
探究式学习
inquiry-based learning
Often Confused With
研究 is a general term for study/research, while 探究 emphasizes the process of probing or digging deep into a mystery or problem.
Usage Notes
Very common in the introductory sentences of IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 and research papers.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes confused with '探访' (to visit), but '探究' is about information or truth.
Memory Tip
Imagine '探' (to search/probe) and '究' (after all/finally). You probe until you find the final answer.
Word Origin
Combining '探' (probe) and '究' (examine/investigate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
科学家们正在___火星上是否存在生命。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 探究
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