研考
yán​kǎo

to investigate

yán​kǎo to investigate
  1. 研 yán nounverb
    to study
    (bound form) To research; to study or investigate thoroughly
  2. 考 kǎo
    to examine
    to check; to inspect; to observe such as for attendance or presence

yán​kǎo research and evaluation
  1. 研 yán verb
    abbreviation of 研究 yán​jiū
    to research
    to study or investigate a subject systematically
  2. 考 kǎo
    abbreviation of 考核 kǎo​hé
    to assess
    to examine, check up on, or evaluate someone's proficiency or performance