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探奇穷异 — “To explore exotic and wonderful places”

探奇穷异 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to explore exotic and wonderful places”. Seeking out and appreciating unique sights and marvels, particularly in natural landscapes. Literally, “explore wonders and exhaust rarities”.

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探奇穷异 Pronunciation and Pinyin

探奇穷异 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
探
tàn11explore, investigate, visit
奇
qí8special, surprising, or odd
穷
qióng7poor, exhausted, investigate
异
yì6different, unusual, strange

Example Sentence with 探奇穷异

他酷爱旅行,总是喜欢到各地探奇穷异,领略不同的风土人情。
He loves traveling and always enjoys exploring exotic and wonderful places all over, experiencing different local customs and cultures.

Idioms Related to 探奇穷异

Synonyms of 探奇穷异

  • tàn探qí奇fǎng访shèng胜explore wonders and scenic spots
  • tàn探yì异wán玩qí奇explore unusual places and admire wonders

More idioms starting with 探

  • tàn探wán丸jiè借kè客Knight-errant seeking help for revenge
  • tàn探kǒu口ér而chū出blurt out without thinking
  • tàn探náng囊qǔ取wù物as easy as taking candy from a baby
  • tàn探náng囊qū胠qiè箧pickpocket and pry open boxes
  • tàn探tóu头tàn探nǎo脑pop one's head out and peer about furtively
  • tàn探tóu头suō缩nǎo脑peek around cautiously and timidly
  • tàn探ào奥suǒ索yǐn隐explore profound and hidden mysteries
  • tàn探yōu幽qióng穷zé赜explore profound and abstruse principles
  • tàn探yōu幽suǒ索yǐn隐delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries
  • tàn探shǒu手kě可dé得within easy reach

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Questions about 探奇穷异

What does 探奇穷异 mean?

探奇穷异 (tàn qí qióng yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to explore exotic and wonderful places”.

How do you pronounce 探奇穷异?

探奇穷异 is pronounced tàn qí qióng yì in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 探奇穷异 literally mean?

Literally, 探奇穷异 means “explore wonders and exhaust rarities”. It is used to mean “to explore exotic and wonderful places”.

What is the Chinese definition of 探奇穷异?

探:寻求;穷:尽。探寻异处,玩赏奇迹。指游览奇山异水

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