Meanings of 驗
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AI Study Notes for 驗
验证 (yànzhèng) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá) — use 驗 (yàn) when emphasizing the thoroughness of examination, while 验证 (yànzhèng) focuses more on the process of validation or confirmation, and 检查 (jiǎnchá) is more about checking or inspecting without the same depth.
This character is often used in formal contexts, particularly in academic or professional settings. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (yàn), which can be confused with similar sounding words. Common collocations include '驗證' (yànzhèng - to verify) and '驗收' (yànshōu - to accept after inspection).
While 驗 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates closely to HSK Level 4 words like '檢查' (jiǎnchá - to check) and '測試' (cèshì - to test). Students should focus on recognizing the character in written texts and understanding its application in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 驗 with 研 (yán), which means to research or study. For example, saying '我需要研這個數據' (Wǒ xūyào yán zhège shùjù) is incorrect; it should be '我需要驗這個數據' (Wǒ xūyào yàn zhège shùjù).
Pronunciation of 驗
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Etymology of 驗
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 佥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驗.
horse
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Case file: 驗
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 佥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驗.
- 1The meaning half馬 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half僉 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhorse
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to examine, to inspect, to test, to verify in Chinese
“to examine, to inspect, to test, to verify” in Chinese is驗
The character 驗 (yàn) primarily means 'to examine' or 'to test.' It is commonly used in contexts involving verification or inspection, such as checking the quality of products or validating results in scientific studies. The nuance conveys a sense of thoroughness and reliability in the examination process.
When to use 驗
This character is often used in formal contexts, particularly in academic or professional settings. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone (yàn), which can be confused with similar sounding words. Common collocations include '驗證' (yànzhèng - to verify) and '驗收' (yànshōu - to accept after inspection).
驗 or something close to it
验证 (yànzhèng) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá) — use 驗 (yàn) when emphasizing the thoroughness of examination, while 验证 (yànzhèng) focuses more on the process of validation or confirmation, and 检查 (jiǎnchá) is more about checking or inspecting without the same depth.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 驗 with 研 (yán), which means to research or study. For example, saying '我需要研這個數據' (Wǒ xūyào yán zhège shùjù) is incorrect; it should be '我需要驗這個數據' (Wǒ xūyào yàn zhège shùjù).
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Word Family of 驗
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Frequently Asked Questions about 驗
You can say '我需要驗證這個資料' (Wǒ xūyào yànzhèng zhège zīliào) meaning 'I need to verify this information.'
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