排查 (páichá) means to investigate or examine systematically, often used in contexts such as checking for problems, errors, or potential risks. It is commonly used in fields like public safety, health, and security, where thorough inspections are necessary to ensure safety and compliance.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
páichá(pai2cha2) T2
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May 27, 2026
排查páichá(pai2cha2)
排查 (páichá) means to investigate or examine systematically, often used in contexts such as checking for problems, errors, or potential risks. It is commonly used in fields like public safety, health, and security, where thorough inspections are necessary to ensure safety and compliance.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, especially in public health and safety, 排查 is crucial during events like disease outbreaks, where systematic checks are essential for community safety. This reflects the collective approach to welfare in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a detective, clad in a trench coat, methodically '排' (line up) the '查' (clues) in a row to solve a case. The detective's systematic approach to checking each clue symbolizes the meaning of 排查, linking the character's form with its function.
About 排查
排查Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
排查 (páichá) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá) — use 排查 when emphasizing a systematic investigation for potential risks, while 检查 is more general for checking or inspecting without the same connotation of thoroughness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a detective, clad in a trench coat, methodically '排' (line up) the '查' (clues) in a row to solve a case. The detective's systematic approach to checking each clue symbolizes the meaning of 排查, linking the character's form with its function.
Usage Notes
排查 is often used in formal contexts, especially in safety protocols and inspections. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like 检查 (jiǎnchá), which means to check but lacks the systematic connotation. Remember, 排查 emphasizes a thorough investigation.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, students should focus on using 排查 in professional contexts, linking it with related vocabulary such as 风险 (fēngxiǎn, risk) and 检查 (jiǎnchá, to check). Understanding how to use it in a sentence will aid in developing more complex expressions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, especially in public health and safety, 排查 is crucial during events like disease outbreaks, where systematic checks are essential for community safety. This reflects the collective approach to welfare in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 排查 with 排列 (pái liè, to arrange), leading to sentences like '我们要排排列查问题' (We need to arrange and check problems), which is incorrect. The correct usage would be '我们要排查问题' (We need to investigate the problems).
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Cultural Notes for 排查
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In Chinese society, especially in public health and safety, 排查 is crucial during events like disease outbreaks, where systematic checks are essential for community safety. This reflects the collective approach to welfare in Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 排查
排查 is frequently used in public health inspections, safety audits, and security checks.
Yes, 排查 is appropriate for both formal written reports and spoken communication, particularly in professional settings.
Focus on 排查's emphasis on systematic investigation versus 检查's general meaning of checking; think of 排查 as a deeper dive.
