tàn​lù

to scout a path

  • created sense approved 探路 · tàn​lù · to scout a path — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    探路

    tàn​lù

    to scout a path

    to explore the way or scout a path in advance to understand the terrain or situation

    探, 路

    探 (literal) → 探 · tàn · to explore 路 (literal) → 路 · lù · road

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  • created sense approved 探路 · tàn​lù · to feel out — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    探路

    tàn​lù

    to feel out

    to test the waters or scout out a situation to see how things stand

    探, 路

    探 (literal) → 探 · tàn · to probe 路 (literal) → 路 · lù · way

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