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检验 (jiǎnyàn) refers to inspection or examination, while 化验 (huàyàn) specifically denotes laboratory tests for chemical analysis.
Be careful not to confuse 化验 with similar terms like 测试 (cèshì), which means 'test' in a more general sense. 化验 is more specific to laboratory contexts. It's usually used in formal settings, such as medical reports or scientific discussions.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 化验 connects to other technical terms in science and medicine. Students should focus on understanding its applications in these fields and how it relates to other laboratory-related vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly use 化验 when referring to informal tests or quizzes. For example, saying '我需要化验这个数学考试' is incorrect; it should be '我需要复习这个数学考试' (I need to review this math test).
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How to say laboratory test in Chinese
“laboratory test” in Chinese is化验
化验 refers to a laboratory test or chemical experiment conducted to analyze substances for specific properties or components. It is commonly used in medical, scientific, and industrial contexts to assess the quality or characteristics of materials.
When to use 化验
Be careful not to confuse 化验 with similar terms like 测试 (cèshì), which means 'test' in a more general sense. 化验 is more specific to laboratory contexts. It's usually used in formal settings, such as medical reports or scientific discussions.
化验 or something close to it
检验 (jiǎnyàn) refers to inspection or examination, while 化验 (huàyàn) specifically denotes laboratory tests for chemical analysis.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 化验 when referring to informal tests or quizzes. For example, saying '我需要化验这个数学考试' is incorrect; it should be '我需要复习这个数学考试' (I need to review this math test).
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Grammar Patterns of 化验
化验 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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医学____证实她不是他们的亲骨肉。
Medical tests established that she was not their own child.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 化验
化验 specifically refers to laboratory tests, while 测试 can mean any kind of test, including informal assessments.
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