Chinese word

测

Pronunciation

Pinyincè

Meaning

  • verbmeasure

Example

请测一下我的体温。qǐng cè yí xià wǒ de tǐ wēn

Please take my temperature.

Illustration for 测 (measure)

More examples

他用尺子测量桌子的长度。tā yòng chǐ zi cè liáng zhuō zi de cháng dù

He uses a ruler to measure the length of the table.

Core concept

Bring a hidden amount or condition into view by using a method, tool, or set of questions.

Common phrases

  • 测量cè liáng

    measure

  • 测一下cè yí xià

    take a quick measurement

Similar words

测量cè liáng: Take an accurate measurement of length, area, volume, or another physical amount.
测试cè shì: Check how well a product, system, or ability works by trying it and looking for problems.
检查jiǎn chá: Examine an object, location, or body closely to see whether anything is wrong.
量liàng: Take a quick, simple measurement of length, weight, temperature, or a similar amount with a tool.

Definition in Chinese

用仪器或方法得到物体或现象的数值或判断其状态。yòng yí qì huò fāng fǎ dé dào wù tǐ huò xiàn xiàng de shù zhí huò pàn duàn qí zhuàng tài

Word origin

测 (cè, "measure") uses the water radical and 则 (zé, "rule") as a sound component, and its early association with gauging water depth broadened to finding values or judging conditions by a method.

Usage tips

  • In everyday requests, 测 (cè, "measure") often appears before 一下 (yīxià, "briefly") to frame the action as a quick, light task rather than a major procedure.

Other meanings

  • testverb
  • surveyverb

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