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检测 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
检测jiǎncèto detectHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #2648, Hard
检测jiǎncèto testHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #2648, Hard
检测jiǎncèdetectionHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #2648, Hard
检测jiǎncèsensingHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #2648, Hard
jiǎncè(jian3ce4)jian ce T3
  1. 1to detect
  2. 2to test
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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.

Strokes20Frequency#2648DifficultyHard
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
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

检jiǎnto check
HSK 311 strokes木
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测cèside
HSK 59 strokes氵
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How to say to detect in Chinese

“to detect” in Chinese is检测jiǎncè

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.

When to use 检测

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.

检测 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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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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.'

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