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勘探 (kān tàn): to explore; to survey; to prospect (for oil etc); prospecting

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to explore; to survey; to prospect (for oil etc); prospecting
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to explore
  • to survey
  • to prospect (for oil etc)
  • prospecting

Chinese explanation

  • 寻找和查明地下或海底的矿产资源、地质情况等,如勘探石油、地质勘探
  • 也泛指对未知地区或情况进行实地考察和探索。

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HSK 7

to explore

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Example sentences

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The geological team spent three months exploring for oil in the desert.

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In order to find new mineral deposits, engineers are conducting exploration in the mountainous area.

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This company plans to go to Antarctica next year to explore for natural gas resources.

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After a year of exploration, they finally discovered a large oil and gas field in this sea area.

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