thám hiểm

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The Vietnamese word "thám hiểm" is a verb that means "to explore." It is often used in contexts where someone is investigating or discovering new places, ideas, or experiences.

Usage Instructions:

• "Thám hiểm" is typically used when talking about adventurous activities, such as exploring nature, caves, or new cultures.
• It can be used both in a literal sense (like exploring a new land) and in a figurative sense (like exploring new ideas or thoughts).

Example:

• Literal: "Chúng tôi sẽ thám hiểm rừng sâu để tìm những loài động vật mới." (We will explore the deep forest to find new animal species.)

• Figurative: "Tôi thích thám hiểm các ý tưởng mới trong nghệ thuật." (I enjoy exploring new ideas in art.)

Advanced Usage:

In more sophisticated contexts, "thám hiểm" can refer to scientific exploration or research, such as exploring outer space or the depths of the ocean.

Word Variants:

• Noun form: "thám hiểm" can also be used as a noun, meaning "exploration."

  • Example: "Cuộc thám hiểm này rất thú vị." (This exploration is very interesting.)

• Related terms:

  • "Thám tử" (detective) - someone who investigates, often used in crime contexts.
  • "Khám phá" (to discover) - closely related but implies finding something rather than the act of exploring.

Different Meanings:

While "thám hiểm" generally means "to explore," in certain contexts, it can also imply a sense of adventure or risk-taking. It may suggest not just looking around but actively seeking out the unknown.

Synonyms:

• "Khám phá" (to discover) - often interchangeable with "thám hiểm" in casual contexts, although "khám phá" focuses more on finding something new rather than the act of exploring itself.
• "Khảo sát" (to survey) - used more in contexts of surveying land or conducting research.

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verb

1. to explore