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March 24, 2026
检测(檢測)jiǎncè(jian3ce4)
检测 (jiǎncè) refers to the act of testing or detecting something, often in a scientific or technical context. It is commonly used in medical settings, quality control, and research to signify the process of identifying the presence, absence, or quantity of a specific substance or condition.
Frequency#2648DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In modern China, 检测 has gained significant importance due to the increasing emphasis on health and safety, particularly in response to public health crises where testing for diseases is crucial.
Memory Tip
Think of 检 (jiǎn) as a 'check' with a person (亻) inspecting something (木), and 测 (cè) as 'measure' with a ruler. Picture a scientist checking a tree for diseases, where 检测 captures the essence of testing and measuring in their investigation.
Meanings of 检测
jiǎncè(jian3ce4)
1to detect
2to test
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About 检测
检测Simplified
檢測Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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检测 (jiǎncè) vs 观察 (guānchá): Use 检测 for formal testing or measurement, while 观察 is more about casual observation or watching.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 检 (jiǎn) as a 'check' with a person (亻) inspecting something (木), and 测 (cè) as 'measure' with a ruler. Picture a scientist checking a tree for diseases, where 检测 captures the essence of testing and measuring in their investigation.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 检测 with similar words like 检查 (jiǎnchá), which means 'to examine.' 检测 is more about measurement or detection, while 检查 is broader and refers to examination. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in technical discussions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 检测 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it relates to words at HSK 4-5 level that involve testing and examination. Students should focus on recognizing the components and how they connect to the concept of testing in various contexts.
Cultural Note
In modern China, 检测 has gained significant importance due to the increasing emphasis on health and safety, particularly in response to public health crises where testing for diseases is crucial.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 检测 with 检查, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '我去检测我的健康' (Wǒ qù jiǎncè wǒ de jiànkāng) is incorrect; it should be '我去检查我的健康' (Wǒ qù jiǎnchá wǒ de jiànkāng) for a general health check.
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Cultural Notes for 检测
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In modern China, 检测 has gained significant importance due to the increasing emphasis on health and safety, particularly in response to public health crises where testing for diseases is crucial.
Frequently Asked Questions about 检测
You can say '我们需要进行病毒检测' (Wǒmen xūyào jìnxíng bìngdú jiǎncè), which means 'We need to conduct a virus test.'
It is more commonly used in formal or technical discussions rather than everyday conversation.
检测 focuses specifically on detection or measurement, while 检查 refers to a broader examination.
