This is the 2241st most frequent Chinese word.
研
"研" means "to study" or "to research" and can also refer to "grind" or "polish."
In this sentence, '研' is part of the word '研究', which means 'research' in Chinese. It represents the act of studying or investigating a subject.
我的研究主要集中在古代文学领域。
My research mainly focuses on the field of ancient literature.
Here, '研' is used in '研磨', which means 'to grind.' In this context, it refers to the physical act of grinding or rubbing a substance.
这块石头可以用来研磨中药。
This stone can be used to grind herbal medicine.
'研' occurs in the term '研讨', meaning 'to discuss in-depth.' It suggests detailed examination or discussion of a topic.