勘探

HSK 7-9

kāntàn

to explore; to prospect (resources; deposits); reconnaissance

to survey; to prospect (for oil etc); prospecting

我们需要勘探这个地区。

wǒmen xūyào kāntàn zhège qūdì.

We need to explore this area.

他们正在勘探石油。

tāmen zhèngzài kāntàn shíqì.

They are prospecting for oil.