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“scouting” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhēn chá

Example

这次的侦察任务很重要。zhè cì de zhēn chá rèn wù hěn zhòng yào

This scouting mission is very important.

Illustration for 侦察 (scouting)

How to say “scouting” in Chinese

“Scouting” in Chinese is 侦察 (zhēn chá).

A quiet search for information by watching a place, person, or situation without drawing attention.

Full entry for 侦察: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 侦察

空中侦察的结果很关键。kōng zhōng zhēn chá de jié guǒ hěn guān jiàn

The result of aerial reconnaissance is crucial.

Tips for using 侦察

  • In everyday conversation, this word sounds more deliberate and covert than ordinary looking around, so it fits missions, security, and game situations better than casual observation.

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