临床试验 refers to clinical trials, which are research studies conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments or interventions on human subjects. These trials are crucial for advancing medical knowledge and are typically divided into phases to assess different aspects of the treatment.
HSK 7, 32 strokes, Hard
línchuángshìyàn(lin2chuang2shi4yan4) T2
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May 27, 2026
临床试验línchuángshìyàn(lin2chuang2shi4yan4)
临床试验 refers to clinical trials, which are research studies conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments or interventions on human subjects. These trials are crucial for advancing medical knowledge and are typically divided into phases to assess different aspects of the treatment.
Strokes32Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, clinical trials are an essential part of the healthcare system, and there are specific regulations and guidelines that govern their conduct. This reflects the country's emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes and ensuring patient safety.
Memory Tip
Imagine a doctor in a white coat standing in a lab, testing new medicines on patients. The '临' (lín) looks like a line of patients waiting, and '试验' (shìyàn) sounds like 'test' in English. Picture this doctor conducting trials, emphasizing the clinical aspect of the study.
About 临床试验
临床试验Simplified
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成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a doctor in a white coat standing in a lab, testing new medicines on patients. The '临' (lín) looks like a line of patients waiting, and '试验' (shìyàn) sounds like 'test' in English. Picture this doctor conducting trials, emphasizing the clinical aspect of the study.
Usage Notes
This term is used primarily in formal contexts related to medical research and healthcare. Common mistakes include confusing it with '实验' (shíyàn), which means experiments in general, but does not specify that they are clinical trials. Pay attention to the context in which you use this term.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, focus on understanding the context in which 临床试验 is used, particularly in medical and healthcare discussions. This word connects to topics related to healthcare, research, and ethics, which may include vocabulary like 医学 (yīxué, medicine) and 研究 (yánjiū, research).
Cultural Note
In China, clinical trials are an essential part of the healthcare system, and there are specific regulations and guidelines that govern their conduct. This reflects the country's emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes and ensuring patient safety.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 临床试验 with the broader term 实验. For example, saying '我参加了一个实验' (I participated in an experiment) instead of '我参加了一个临床试验' can lead to misunderstanding, as the former does not specify the clinical nature of the trial.
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Cultural Notes for 临床试验
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In China, clinical trials are an essential part of the healthcare system, and there are specific regulations and guidelines that govern their conduct. This reflects the country's emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes and ensuring patient safety.
Frequently Asked Questions about 临床试验
临床试验 specifically refers to clinical trials involving human subjects, while 实验 refers to experiments in a broader sense, which can include laboratory tests not involving humans.
You can say '这项临床试验的结果非常积极' which means 'The results of this clinical trial are very positive.'
Yes, it is primarily used in medical and healthcare contexts, particularly when discussing research and treatment evaluations.
