Chinese Conversation · Level 56
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Chinese word
检验
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiǎn yàn
Meaning
- verbtest
Example
医生说要检验血样。yī shēng shuō yào jiǎn yàn xuè yàng
The doctor said the blood sample needed to be tested.
More examples
工厂每天对样品检验。gōng chǎng měi tiān duì yàng pǐn jiǎn yàn
The factory tests samples every day.
Core concept
A systematic check that puts an object, sample, or result against evidence or a standard to reveal problems or judge whether it passes.
Common phrases
进行检验jìn xíng jiǎn yàn
conduct testing
接受检验jiē shòu jiǎn yàn
undergo testing
抽样检验chōu yàng jiǎn yàn
conduct sampling tests
Similar words
检查jiǎn chá: Examines something directly by looking at it or using simple actions to find problems.
测试cè shì: Tries a function or system in practice and judges its performance from the result.
检测jiǎn cè: Uses instruments to obtain measurements or component data and assess a condition.
核查hé chá: Checks information against records or facts to confirm its accuracy and agreement.
Definition in Chinese
对物品、样本或结果采用仪器、方法或标准进行检查与测试，以判断是否符合规定的要求或有无问题。duì wù pǐn yàng běn huò jié guǒ cǎi yòng yí qì fāng fǎ huò biāo zhǔn jìn xíng jiǎn chá yǔ cè shì yǐ pàn duàn shì fǒu fú hé guī dìng de yāo qiú huò yǒu wú wèn tí
Word origin
检验 (jiǎnyàn, "test") combines 检 (jiǎn, "inspect") + 验 (yàn, "test and confirm"), linking careful inspection with proof from the result.
Usage tips
- In English, "examination" can mean a school exam, but this Chinese word is used for a formal check of things such as samples, products, or results.
Other meanings
- examinationnoun
- verifyverb
- checkverb
Opposites
- 忽视hū shìignoreverb
- 放行fàng xínglet passverb
Related words
- 检验员jiǎn yàn yuáninspection techniciannoun
- 检验报告jiǎn yàn bào gàoinspection reportnoun