taam3 sok3探索
Jyutpingtaam3 sok3
Yaletaam sok
Definition
To explore, probe, or search for answers regarding the unknown.
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How it's used
While this term is used in Cantonese, it carries a slightly formal or academic tone compared to everyday verbs like 揾 or 睇下. It is frequently applied to abstract concepts, scientific research, or deep intellectual investigation rather than casual sightseeing. When talking about physical travel or wandering around a city, locals often prefer using 逛下 or 行下 instead.
Examples
He really likes to explore different places.
Have you explored this new system yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to explore mysteries
to explore new fields
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this word in casual settings where it sounds overly serious or stiff. If you are just walking around a neighborhood or checking out a shop, using 探索 sounds like you are conducting a formal expedition.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
