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    Expressing 'explore' with 探索 (tànsuǒ)

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    Structure

    Subject + 探索 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 探索 (tànsuǒ) means "to explore" or "to probe" and refers to the act of investigating or searching for new knowledge. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example, 月球探索计划 means "lunar exploration program."

    Examples

    • 科学家们一直在探索宇宙的奥秘。

      Kēxuéjiāmen yīzhí zài tànsuǒ yǔzhòu de àomì.

      Scientists have been exploring the mysteries of the universe.

    • 这个团队正在探索人工智能的新应用。

      Zhège tuánduì zhèngzài tànsuǒ réngōng zhìnéng de xīn yìngyòng.

      This team is exploring new applications of artificial intelligence.

    • 人类对深海的探索才刚刚开始。

      Rénlèi duì shēnhǎi de tànsuǒ cái gānggāng kāishǐ.

      Human exploration of the deep sea has only just begun.

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