taam3 gau3探究
Jyutpingtaam3 gau3
Yaletaam gau
Definition
To probe into, investigate, or make thorough inquiries.
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How it's used
Carries a more formal or academic tone compared to everyday verbs like 查 or 睇. It implies a systematic or deep intellectual effort rather than just a casual look or quick check. You will often hear this in news reports or formal discussions about research, mysteries, or complex social issues.
Examples
He really likes to probe into the truth of this matter.
Do you still want to keep probing into it?
Related words
Common phrases
to probe deeply into
to investigate the reasons
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple tasks like checking a price or looking for a lost item, as it sounds overly dramatic or scholarly in those contexts. Use 搵 or 查 instead for routine inquiries.
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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.
