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探险
tànxiǎn
Description
探险是去很危险或者没有人去过的地方，看看那里有什么。
"探险" means going to very dangerous or unexplored places to see what's there.
人们常常去森林、山里或者大海里探险。
People often go on "探险" in forests, mountains, or the sea.
Meanings
探险tànxiǎn
to explore an unknown or dangerous place
他们去森林里探险。
They went on an adventure in the forest.
探险tànxiǎn
an exploration; expedition
这次探险很有意思。
This adventure is very interesting.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
探 (to explore/probe) + 险 (danger), literally 'to probe danger'.
- Nuance
探险 emphasizes exploring unknown places; 冒险 stresses taking risks generally.
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