Chinese Conversation · Level 28
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Chinese word
车检
Pronunciation
Pinyinchē jiǎn
Meaning
- nouncar inspection
Example
我下个月要去做车检。wǒ xià gè yuè yào qù zuò chē jiǎn
I have to get my car inspected next month.
More examples
为了通过车检，他把刹车灯换好了。wèi le tōng guò chē jiǎn tā bǎ shā chē dēng huàn hǎo le
To pass the car inspection, he replaced the brake light.
Core concept
A recurring gate that tests whether a motor vehicle is safe and compliant enough to continue on public roads.
Common phrases
去做车检qù zuò chē jiǎn
go to get a car inspection
车检合格chē jiǎn hé gé
pass the car inspection
Similar words
年检nián jiǎn: A yearly inspection required by law to verify a vehicle's safety and working condition.
年审nián shěn: A periodic procedure that checks the validity of vehicle registration and insurance papers.
Definition in Chinese
对机动车辆进行定期的安全、技术和排放等项目检查，以判定车辆是否符合上道路行驶条件的检验程序或行为。duì jī dòng chē liàng jìn xíng dìng qī de ān quán jì shù hé pái fàng děng xiàng mù jiǎn chá yǐ pàn dìng chē liàng shì fǒu fú hé shàng dào lù xíng shǐ tiáo jiàn de jiǎn yàn chéng xù huò xíng wéi
Word origin
The word 车检 (chējiǎn, "car inspection") is a straightforward compound of 车 (chē, "vehicle") and 检 (jiǎn, "examine"), directly linking the object to the checking procedure.
Usage tips
- English speakers may use inspection for anything from a quick look to a formal test, but this Chinese word normally points to the regulated vehicle check rather than an ordinary mechanic's glance.
Related words
- 车检合格证chē jiǎn hé gé zhèngcar inspection certificatenoun
- 车检站chē jiǎn zhàncar inspection stationnoun