tàn

to explore; to visit; to search out

HSK 6 #917

Character data

HSK 6
Frequency 917th character
Radical ⼿ (64.8)
Strokes 11
Index # 2188

Definitions

探 tàn
  1. 1. to explore
  2. 2. to visit
  3. 3. to search out
  4. 4. to scout
  5. 5. to stretch forward

Stroke order

探 stroke order diagram
探 stroke order animation

Words containing 探

Word Meaning
detective (in former times)
semiconductor detector
semiconductor detector
mole; inside informer; plant
space exploration
Cluedo (board game)
Cluedo (board game)
nosy; to poke one's head in and pry (idiom); to spy
nosy; to poke one's head in and pry (idiom); to spy
to inspect metal for flaws (using X-ray or ultrasound etc)
to explore; to survey; to prospect (for oil etc)
to sound out opinions
to sound out opinions
to sound out opinions
to sound out opinions
agent; investigator; detective
agent; investigator; detective
to ask after; to inquire into
to seek unusual scenery or places
to search; to seek; to explore
measuring rod; dipstick
to probe deeply and uncover minute details
to probe deeply and uncover minute details
to grope; to feel for sth
lunar exploration