观测
guāncè
to observe (scientifically)
Part of speech · verb
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 科学家通过望远镜观测遥远的星系。Scientists observe distant galaxies through a telescope.
- 气象站每天定时观测天气变化。The weather station observes weather changes at set times each day.
Collocations
天文观测气象观测观测站观测数据
Mnemonic
观 guān "to look, observe" + 测 cè "to measure": to observe and measure, i.e. to observe scientifically (astronomy, weather). Polyphone: 观 is guān "to observe" but guàn "a Daoist temple" (道观 dàoguàn). Distinguish 观测 (instrument-based) from 观察 (general watching).
Related
观察监测测量勘测
Quick check
How is the polyphone 观 read in 道观 (a Daoist temple)?