verb / noun HSK 4
to research · to study · research · study
Meaning
研究 refers to the systematic investigation or in-depth study of a subject to discover new knowledge or reach new understanding. It emphasizes careful, detailed examination and analysis, more rigorous than casual learning.
Usage
Commonly used in academic, scientific, and professional contexts. As a verb, it means 'to research' or 'to study thoroughly.' As a noun, it means 'research' or 'a study.' Often appears in formal writing and scholarly discussion. Can be used with 做 (zuò) to form 做研究 'to do research.'
Examples
- 01他在大学里研究中国历史。.He studies Chinese history at the university.
- 02这项研究对医学发展很重要。.This research is very important for medical development.
Characters
Measure words
- 项一项研究
- 个一个研究
Common collocations
- 研究生graduate student
- 研究院research institute
- 做研究to do research
- 研究成果research results
Origin
Both characters relate to careful, thorough examination. 研 originally meant 'to grind' (suggesting detailed work), while 究 means 'to investigate deeply.' Together they emphasize thorough, systematic study.