HSK · Level 87
45 words
Chinese word
观测
Pronunciation
Pinyinguān cè
Meaning
- verbobserve
Example
气象台正在观测气温变化。qì xiàng tái zhèng zài guān cè qì wēn biàn huà
The weather station is observing changes in temperature.
More examples
天文学家通过望远镜观测到遥远星系的光谱。tiān wén xué jiā tōng guò wàng yuǎn jìng guān cè dào yáo yuǎn xīng xì de guāng pǔ
An astronomer observed the spectra of distant galaxies through a telescope.
Core concept
A planned look at a phenomenon that turns what is seen into comparable measurements and records.
Common phrases
正在观测zhèng zài guān cè
be observing
观测到guān cè dào
observe
开始观测kāi shǐ guān cè
begin observing
Similar words
观察guān chá: To look closely at something with the eyes or tools to learn its features or changes.
测量cè liáng: To use an instrument to determine an exact value such as length, weight, or temperature.
监测jiān cè: To collect data at set times and track changes or unusual signs in a condition over a long period.
检测jiǎn cè: To test for contents, performance, or presence with a test or instrument.
Definition in Chinese
对某一现象或对象进行有计划的观察或测量，以获得可比较或可重复的记录与数据。duì mǒu yí xiàn xiàng huò duì xiàng jìn xíng yǒu jì huà de guān chá huò cè liáng yǐ huò dé kě bǐ jiào huò kě chóng fù de jì lù yǔ shù jù
Word origin
观 (guān, "look at") + 测 (cè, "measure") combine to name a systematic process that uses both visual attention and measurement.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this verb has a technical, report-like tone and is most natural for weather stations, research teams, or monitoring programs.