[kǎo chá]
(实地调查) inspect; investigate; make an on-the-spot investigation; examination
									
										go abroad on a tour of investigation
										出国考察
									
									
									
										an on-the-spot investigation
										现场考察
									
									
									
										The investigation may take many months.
										考察可能要花好几个月时间。
									
									(细致深刻地观察) observe and study
									
										a tour of observation
										考察旅行
									
									
									
										first-hand observations
										第一手考察资料
									
									
									
										assess and appoint leading cadres
										考察任用干部