考察

• 拼音: kǎo chá
• 汉字拆解: 考 = 老 (elder) + 丂 (a testing tool) — examination by an elder; 察 = 宀 (roof) + 祭 (ritual examination) — careful inspection from above

含义

To inspect; to investigate; to study on-site. Also used as a noun for such an investigation or research trip.

Implies a purposeful, systematic observation — typically conducted by officials, researchers, or managers. Differs from 调查 (survey/investigate) in that 考察 emphasises on-site observation and assessment. Common in academic, governmental, and business contexts. Frequently appears in 实地考察 (field investigation) and 考察团 (inspection delegation).

例句

1. 他们去工厂进行了实地考察。
2. 政府代表团赴国外考察先进技术。
3. 这次考察让我们对当地情况有了更深的了解。

用法指南

语境: academic, government, business, research

语气: formal

正确说法

• 领导来工厂考察工作情况。(The leaders came to the factory to inspect the work situation.)
• 这次实地考察收获很大。(This field investigation was very fruitful.)

错误说法

• 我考察了这部电影 (Don't use 考察 for casual personal opinions like watching films — use 看 or 欣赏; 考察 implies systematic, purposeful professional inspection)

起源与历史

A compound of 考 (to examine; to verify — related to testing and scrutiny) and 察 (to observe; to inspect closely), together meaning a thorough and careful on-site examination.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal