Meaning
探访 means to visit someone or someplace with a specific purpose, often to inquire about their wellbeing, investigate a situation, or gather information. It carries a more formal or deliberate tone than casual visiting, suggesting intention and purpose behind the visit.
Usage
探访 is commonly used in written Chinese and formal contexts, such as news reports about officials visiting disaster areas or journalists investigating a story. It implies visiting with care, concern, or investigative intent. More formal than 看望 (to visit someone) or 拜访 (to pay a formal visit).
Examples
- 01记者探访了受灾的村庄。.The reporters visited the disaster-stricken village.
- 02春节期间，我们探访了几位老朋友。, .During the Spring Festival, we visited several old friends.
Characters
Measure words
- 次探访一次
Common collocations
- 探访老人to visit the elderly
- 探访灾区to visit disaster areas
- 探访亲友to visit relatives and friends
Origin
探 originally meant to reach out or search for something, while 访 means to visit or inquire. Together they emphasize visiting with the purpose of exploring, investigating, or showing concern.