Chinese

yánjiù
Meaning: to research; to study; research
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

研
究

Example sentences

The professor is researching the impact of global climate change.
他潛心研究佛教多年。
他潜心研究佛教多年。
He has devoted himself to studying Buddhism for many years.
醫生正在研究這種新型病毒的發病機制。
医生正在研究这种新型病毒的发病机制。
Doctors are currently studying the pathogenesis of this new virus.
這份報告涵蓋了市場研究的所有方面。
这份报告涵盖了市场研究的所有方面。
This report covers all aspects of market research.
科學家們研究不同地層的結構。
科学家们研究不同地层的结构。
Scientists study the structure of different geological layers.
研究古代歷史時,史書是不可或缺的資料來源。
研究古代历史时,史书是不可或缺的资料来源。
When studying ancient history, history books are an indispensable source of information.
他的研究引領了該領域的發展。
他的研究引领了该领域的发展。
His research led the development of the field.

Usage Notes

Can be used as both a verb (to research) and a noun (research/study).

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