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诊
zhěn
to examine or treat medically
HSK 5, zg, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #15051, Hard
诊
zhěn
to diagnose; to examine a patient
HSK 5, zg, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #15051, Hard
zhěn(zhen3)zhen T3
1to examine or treat medically
2to diagnose; to examine a patient
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March 24, 2026
诊(診)zhěn(zhen3)
The character 诊 (zhěn) means 'to examine or treat medically,' typically in a healthcare context. It is often used when referring to diagnosing a patient's condition or assessing their health. This word is commonly associated with medical professionals and clinical settings.
Strokes7Radical讠Frequency#15051DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the process of diagnosing an illness often involves holistic methods, including traditional Chinese medicine practices such as pulse taking and tongue inspection, which are integral to the concept of 诊.
Memory tip
Imagine a doctor using a 'zen' approach to examine a patient, where 'zen' sounds like 'zhěn'. The radical 诊 resembles a pair of eyes (to see), emphasizing the act of examining someone closely.
Meanings of 诊
zhěn(zhen3)
1to examine or treat medically
2to diagnose; to examine a patient
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About 诊
诊Simplified
診Traditional
7Strokes
讠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#15051Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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Quick Contrast
诊 (zhěn) vs 检 (jiǎn) — use 诊 when specifically referring to medical diagnosis, while 检 is broader, encompassing general examination or inspection.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing zhěn, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. This word is generally used in formal contexts related to healthcare, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 诊断 (zhěn duàn, 'diagnose') and 诊所 (zhěn suǒ, 'clinic').
HSK Study Tips
While 诊 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 4 medical terms. Students should focus on understanding its usage in medical dialogues and phrases, as well as related terms like 医生 (yī shēng, 'doctor') and 病 (bìng, 'illness').
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 诊 with 诊断 (zhěn duàn). For example, saying '我去医院诊' (wǒ qù yī yuàn zhěn) is incorrect; it should be '我去医院诊断' (wǒ qù yī yuàn zhěn duàn). Additionally, mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
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诊 = 讠 + 㐱. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 诊
IDS Structure⿰讠㐱
诊Full character
=
讠yan2
left
㐱zhen3
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Parts
Which of these is part of 诊?
How to say to examine or treat medically in Chinese
“to examine or treat medically” in Chinese is诊zhěn
The character 诊 (zhěn) means 'to examine or treat medically,' typically in a healthcare context. It is often used when referring to diagnosing a patient's condition or assessing their health. This word is commonly associated with medical professionals and clinical settings.
When to use 诊
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing zhěn, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. This word is generally used in formal contexts related to healthcare, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 诊断 (zhěn duàn, 'diagnose') and 诊所 (zhěn suǒ, 'clinic').
诊 or something close to it
诊 (zhěn) vs 检 (jiǎn) — use 诊 when specifically referring to medical diagnosis, while 检 is broader, encompassing general examination or inspection.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 诊 with 诊断 (zhěn duàn). For example, saying '我去医院诊' (wǒ qù yī yuàn zhěn) is incorrect; it should be '我去医院诊断' (wǒ qù yī yuàn zhěn duàn). Additionally, mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
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诊
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Grammar patterns of 诊
诊 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
他被____断患有严重的阅读困难症，但是却绝顶聪明。
He was diagnosed as severely dyslexic but extraordinarily bright.
Common confusions with 诊
诊vs真
zhēn
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
Exercise 1 of 1
Which one
Which one means “to examine or treat medically”?
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Usage Notes for 诊
Common Usage in Medical ContextGrammar Tip
The character 诊 is primarily used in medical contexts, often combined with other characters to form terms related to diagnosis and examination.
1
诊断
diagnose
2
诊所
clinic
Exercise 1 of 1
Get it right
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
____断
diagnose
Example sentences for 诊 (10)
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他被诊断患有严重的阅读困难症，但是却绝顶聪明。
tā bèi zhěnduàn huànyǒu yánzhòng de yuèdú kùnnan zhēng， dànshì què jué dǐng cōngmíng。
He was diagnosed as severely dyslexic but extraordinarily bright.
