探 (tan4)

Meaning:

to explore

Pinyin: tan4
Strokes: 11
Radical: 探

How to Write 探 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "探" in Chinese

The Chinese character 探 (tan4) means "to explore". This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 探 include: 侦探, 初探, 刺探.

📚 Words and Phrases with 探

Common words containing this character

侦探 zhen1 tan4
detective
HSK 2
初探 chu1 tan4
to conduct an exploratory foray into (an area of study, a market etc)
HSK 2
刺探 ci4 tan4
to pry into
HSK 2
勘探 kan1 tan4
to explore
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包探 bao1 tan4
detective (in former times)
HSK 2
嗅探 xiu4 tan4
to sniff (in order to find sth)
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坐探 zuo4 tan4
inside informer
HSK 2
密探 mi4 tan4
secret agent
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打探 da3 tan4
to make discreet inquiries
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探井 tan4 jing3
(mining) test pit; exploratory shaft; test well
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📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "探"?
The pinyin is tan4
How many strokes does "探" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "探" mean?
to explore
What is the radical of "探"?
The radical is "探"