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How do you say "investigate" in Chinese?
调查
diào chá
In Chinese, "investigate" is 调查 (diào chá).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce diào chá by giving it "diào" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "chá" pushed upward like a question (second tone).
Writing and usage
调查 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
警方会调查此案。
jǐng fāng huì diào chá cǐ àn 。
The police will investigate the case.
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How to remember 调查
Whisper "diào chá" to yourself while picturing investigate; the sound and the image will fuse after a few tries.
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Questions about 调查
How do you pronounce 调查?
Pronounce diào chá by giving it "diào" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "chá" pushed upward like a question (second tone).
Is 调查 formal or casual?
调查 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 调查 used in Chinese?
调查 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 警方会调查此案。 (The police will investigate the case.).
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