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侦探
zhēntàn
Description
侦探是专门调查案件的人，他们找线索、抓坏人。
A 侦探 is a person who specializes in investigating cases, finding clues, and catching criminals.
我们常在电影和小说里看到聪明的侦探。
We often see clever 侦探 in movies and novels.
Meanings
侦探zhēntàn
detective; investigator
这个侦探很快就找到了真相。
The detective quickly found the truth.
侦探zhēntàn
to detect; to spy on; investigate secretly
他被派去侦探敌人的情况。
He was sent to investigate the enemy's situation.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
侦 means to spy/detect and 探 means to probe/explore.
- Nuance
as a noun it usually means a professional detective, often a private one.
In videos
“我是纽约市和纽约警察局的侦探17年”
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