[kǎo chá]
(實地調查) inspect; investigate; make an on-the-spot investigation; examination
go abroad on a tour of investigation
出國考察
an on-the-spot investigation
現場考察
The investigation may take many months.
考察可能要花好幾個月時間。
(細致深刻地觀察) observe and study
a tour of observation
考察旅行
first-hand observations
第一手考察資料
assess and appoint leading cadres
考察任用干部