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    Expressing 'to grope' with 摸索 (mōsuǒ)

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    Direction & Movement
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    摸索 + 前进

    Explanation

    The verb 摸索 (mōsuǒ) means 'to grope' or 'to feel one's way.' It describes moving forward cautiously by touch, especially in the dark, or figuratively searching for a method or solution. It often pairs with 前进 (to advance) to describe groping one's way forward.

    Examples

    • 他在黑暗中摸索着找到了电灯开关。

      tā zài hēi'àn zhōng mōsuǒ zhe zhǎodào le diàndēng kāiguān.

      He groped around in the darkness and found the light switch.

    • 我们还在摸索适合自己的学习方法。

      wǒmen hái zài mōsuǒ shìhé zìjǐ de xuéxí fāngfǎ.

      We are still exploring to find a learning method that suits us.

    • 她摸索了好一会儿才找到口袋里的钥匙。

      tā mōsuǒ le hǎo yīhuìr cái zhǎodào kǒudài lǐ de yàoshi.

      She fumbled around for quite a while before finding the key in her pocket.

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