查明 chámíng to investigate and find out
to investigate and find out; to ascertain
How to remember 查明: 查 to check + 明 bright = to investigate and find out.
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How it is used
- 'To investigate and find out, ascertain' - 查明真相 (chámíng zhēnxiàng) to get to the truth.
- The goal is clarity/certainty: 查明原因 (chámíng yuányīn) to determine the cause.
- 明 = clear; the emphasis is on establishing the facts, not on punishment (that's 查处).
Example sentences
- 我们必须查明汤姆在哪里。 Wǒmen bìxū chámíng tāngmǔ zài nǎlǐ.We have to find out where Tom is.