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检验 (jiǎnyàn) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá): Use 检验 when focusing on testing quality or performance systematically, while 检查 emphasizes the act of checking or inspecting generally.
Be careful not to confuse 检验 with 检查 (jiǎn chá), which means 'to check' and is slightly less formal. 检验 is often used in formal contexts such as scientific or medical examinations. Ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 检验 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to testing and assessment. Focus on its usage in formal writing and discussions, especially in fields like science, quality control, and healthcare.
Learners often confuse 检验 with 检查, leading to incorrect usage in contexts. For example, saying '我们需要检验这个问题' (We need to check this issue) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要检查这个问题' when referring to a general check.
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How to say to inspect in Chinese
“to inspect” in Chinese is检验
检验 (jiǎn yàn) refers to the process of inspecting or examining something to ascertain its quality, performance, or correctness. It is commonly used in contexts involving quality control, medical tests, and scientific evaluations, emphasizing a systematic approach to verification.
When to use 检验
Be careful not to confuse 检验 with 检查 (jiǎn chá), which means 'to check' and is slightly less formal. 检验 is often used in formal contexts such as scientific or medical examinations. Ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them can change the meaning entirely.
检验 or something close to it
检验 (jiǎnyàn) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá): Use 检验 when focusing on testing quality or performance systematically, while 检查 emphasizes the act of checking or inspecting generally.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 检验 with 检查, leading to incorrect usage in contexts. For example, saying '我们需要检验这个问题' (We need to check this issue) is incorrect; it should be '我们需要检查这个问题' when referring to a general check.
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Grammar Patterns of 检验
检验 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 检验
检验 is more formal and refers specifically to testing or inspection for quality, while 检查 is a broader term for checking or examining.
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