kuī​tàn

peer

窥探 (窺探) kuī​tàn
peer verb
to look closely or catch a glimpse of something in order to explore, investigate, or gain insight

Historians attempt to peer into the truth of lost civilizations from these ancient ruins.

spy verb
to pry into, snoop, or surreptitiously observe private or secret matters

He was legally sanctioned for snooping into the company's trade secrets.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
1.88 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
1.12 per million

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