[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