探讨 tàntǎo to investigate
to investigate; to probe
How to remember 探讨: 探 to find + 讨 ask for = to investigate.
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How it is used
- To investigate and discuss a question, examining it from multiple angles - 探讨问题 (tàntǎo wèntí) delve into a problem, 深入探讨 (shēnrù tàntǎo) discuss in depth.
- Combines probing (探) with discussion (讨); implies collective, reasoned examination of a topic.
- Contrast 探索 (tànsuǒ), exploring the unknown; 探讨 is intellectual discussion, common in academic/meeting contexts.
Example sentences
- 学生们在探讨语言和文化。 Xuéshēng men zài tàntǎo yǔyán hé wénhuà.The students are talking about language and culture.