探尺 Traditional form: 探尺 Pinyin (reading): tànchǐ Definitions: dipstick measuring rod Characters: 探 - to find, to locate; to grope for, to search for 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft. Traditional characters: 探 - to find, to locate; to grope for, to search for 尺 - ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.