考察 kǎochá to inspect
to inspect; to observe and study; on-the-spot investigation
How to remember 考察: 考 to test + 察 inspect = to inspect.
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How it is used
- To inspect / investigate on the spot / survey - 实地考察 (shídì kǎochá) a field investigation, 考察市场 (kǎochá shìchǎng) study the market.
- First-hand observation and study of a place/situation; distinct from 考核 (kǎohé, appraise performance) and 观察 (guānchá, observe).
- Formal, official and research register.