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March 24, 2026
检查(檢查)jiǎnchá(jian3cha2)
检查 (jiǎnchá) means 'to inspect' or 'to examine'. It is commonly used in contexts such as health check-ups, quality inspections, or reviewing documents. The nuance implies a careful and thorough review process.
Frequency#654DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, routine health inspections are often emphasized in schools and workplaces, reflecting a cultural focus on collective health and safety. This makes 检查 a commonly encountered term in daily life.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 检 (jiǎn) as a person holding a magnifying glass, inspecting something closely. The left part, 木 (mù), means 'tree' and the right part, 扌 (shǒu), suggests 'hand'. Imagine inspecting a tree with your hand. The second character 查 (chá) resembles a person checking off items on a list, reinforcing the idea of examination.
Meanings of 检查
jiǎnchá(jian3cha2)
1inspection
2to examine
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About 检查
检查Simplified
檢查Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#654Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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复查 (fùchá) implies a repeat examination or re-check, while 检查 (jiǎnchá) refers to the initial inspection.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 检 (jiǎn) as a person holding a magnifying glass, inspecting something closely. The left part, 木 (mù), means 'tree' and the right part, 扌 (shǒu), suggests 'hand'. Imagine inspecting a tree with your hand. The second character 查 (chá) resembles a person checking off items on a list, reinforcing the idea of examination.
Usage Notes
Students often confuse 检查 with other similar verbs like 观察 (guānchá, to observe) or 审核 (shěnhé, to audit). 检查 is more about active inspection rather than passive observation. It's typically used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 检查 connects with other words related to actions and processes, such as 学习 (xuéxí, to study) and 讨论 (tǎolùn, to discuss). Focus on using 检查 in sentences related to health or quality assurance to solidify its meaning.
Cultural Note
In China, routine health inspections are often emphasized in schools and workplaces, reflecting a cultural focus on collective health and safety. This makes 检查 a commonly encountered term in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 检查 in sentences where they should use 评估 (pínggū, to assess) instead. For example, saying '我检查我的成绩' (I inspect my grades) should be corrected to '我评估我的成绩'.
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Grammar Patterns of 检查
检查 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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不时检查那匹马的心脏和肺。
bù shí jiǎn chá nà pǐ mǎ de xīn zāng hé fèi。
Every so often the horse's heart and lungs are checked.
8
那两个地区之间的检查站被临时关闭。
nà liǎng gè dì qū zhī jiān de jiǎn chá zhàn bèi lín shí guān bì。
Checkpoints between the two zones were temporarily closed.
9
检查员撕开了那包香烟。
jiǎn chá yuán sī kāi le nà bāo xiāng yān。
The Inspector opened the packet of cigarettes.
10
再检查一下那梯子是否牢固。
zài jiǎn chá yī xià nà tī zǐ shì fǒu láo gù。
Double-check that the ladder is secure.
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医生让我去医院检查身体。
Yīshēng ràng wǒ qù yīyuàn jiǎnchá shēntǐ.
The doctor asked me to go to the hospital for a physical examination.
Cultural Notes for 检查
🏮Cultural insight
In China, routine health inspections are often emphasized in schools and workplaces, reflecting a cultural focus on collective health and safety. This makes 检查 a commonly encountered term in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 检查
Use 检查 when you are actively inspecting something, while 观察 is more about passive observation.
No, 检查 can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
检查 focuses on inspecting or examining, while 检验 (jiǎnyàn) is often used in the context of testing or verifying.
