B1 noun Formal

调研

[tjâʊ jɛ́n]

A formal term combining 'investigation' (调查) and 'research' (研究). It refers to the process of gathering data and analyzing it for professional or academic purposes.

Examples

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1

根据最新的市场调研,消费者更倾向于线上购物。

According to the latest market research, consumers prefer online shopping.

2

教授要求我们下周提交一份调研计划。

The professor asked us to submit a research plan next week.

3

政府通过调研来了解民意。

The government understands public opinion through surveys/research.

Word Family

Noun
调研
Verb
调研
Adjective
调研性的
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Memory Tip

Diao (调 - investigate) and Yan (研 - study). Investigate + Study = Research.

Quick Quiz

在产品发布之前,公司进行了广泛的市场____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

根据最新的市场调研,消费者更倾向于线上购物。

business

According to the latest market research, consumers prefer online shopping.

2

教授要求我们下周提交一份调研计划。

academic

The professor asked us to submit a research plan next week.

3

政府通过调研来了解民意。

formal

The government understands public opinion through surveys/research.

4

我们去那儿调研了一周。

everyday

We went there to do research for a week.

5

那调研报告写得怎么样了?

informal

How's that research report coming along?

Word Family

Noun
调研
Verb
调研
Adjective
调研性的

Common Collocations

市场调研 market research
实地调研 field research
调研报告 research report
进行调研 to conduct research
调研课题 research topic

Common Phrases

深入调研

in-depth research

调研对象

research subjects

专项调研

special research

Often Confused With

调研 vs 研究

Yanjiu is broader; Diaoyan usually implies active field work or data collection.

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Usage Notes

Very common in business and government contexts in modern China.

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Common Mistakes

Using 'research' (研究) when specifically referring to the act of investigating a situation (调研).

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Memory Tip

Diao (调 - investigate) and Yan (研 - study). Investigate + Study = Research.

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Word Origin

Modern combination of two classical investigative terms.

Grammar Patterns

对...进行调研 调研 + noun

Quick Quiz

在产品发布之前,公司进行了广泛的市场____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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