ham3 taam3勘探
Jyutpingham3 taam3
Yaleham taam
Definition
To explore or prospect, especially for underground or underwater natural resources.
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How it's used
Professional and technical contexts are the primary domain for this term. It specifically implies a systematic, scientific search for natural resources like minerals or oil, rather than general exploration or travel. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing industry or geology.
Examples
They have been exploring in this sea area for a long time.
Do you know where is suitable for petroleum exploration?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for general exploration or sightseeing, as it carries a strong connotation of industrial resource extraction. Use 探索 for general discovery or investigation.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
