Definitions
(verb)
to examine; to observe; to inspect
(adjective)
obvious; clearly evident
About
The character 察 is structurally composed of the roof radical 宀 above the component 祭, which denotes sacrifice, reflecting its etymological origin in the careful observation required during ritual ceremonies. This combination initially conveyed the meaning of scrutinizing or examining within a sacred context, with 祭 providing both phonetic and semantic elements related to ritual attention. Over time, the character's application broadened beyond religious practices to encompass general inspection, investigation, and discernment, leading to its use in administrative and legal terms such as 检察 (inspection) and 察知 (to perceive), thereby marking a shift from specific ritual scrutiny to a wider semantic field of detailed observation.
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仔细观察大自然很有趣。
警察正在调查这个案件。
领导明天来视察工厂。
我们察觉到了他的情绪变化。
侦察员已经掌握了敌人的动向。
我们需要审察这份合同的细节。
她具有洞察人心的能力。
科学家通过数据分析来观测气候变化。