Chinese
fāxiàn
Meaning: to discover; to find; discovery
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

科學家發現了一種新的藥物。
科学家发现了一种新的药物。
Scientists discovered a new type of medicine.
警察在現場發現了一把槍。
The police found a gun at the scene.
警方發現了新證據。
The police discovered new evidence.
這項發現確立了他在科學界的地位。
This discovery established his status in the scientific world.
考古學家在附近發現了古代城市的遺址。
Archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient city nearby.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for finding something new or realizing a fact.

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