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March 24, 2026
化验(化驗)huàyàn(hua4yan4)
化验 refers to a laboratory test or chemical experiment conducted to analyze substances for specific properties or components. It is commonly used in medical, scientific, and industrial contexts to assess the quality or characteristics of materials.
Frequency#6533DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, health checks often include a series of 化验 to monitor individual well-being, reflecting the culture's emphasis on preventative healthcare and regular medical assessments.
Memory Tip
Imagine a scientist in a lab (化) wearing a lab coat, diligently testing (验) various samples. The character 化 (huà) suggests transformation, as the tests often reveal changes or properties of the substances being analyzed.
Meanings of 化验
huàyàn(hua4yan4)
1laboratory test
2chemical experiment
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About 化验
化验Simplified
化驗Traditional
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—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6533Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
检验 (jiǎnyàn) refers to inspection or examination, while 化验 (huàyàn) specifically denotes laboratory tests for chemical analysis.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a scientist in a lab (化) wearing a lab coat, diligently testing (验) various samples. The character 化 (huà) suggests transformation, as the tests often reveal changes or properties of the substances being analyzed.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 化验 with similar terms like 测试 (cèshì), which means 'test' in a more general sense. 化验 is more specific to laboratory contexts. It's usually used in formal settings, such as medical reports or scientific discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 化验 connects to other technical terms in science and medicine. Students should focus on understanding its applications in these fields and how it relates to other laboratory-related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, health checks often include a series of 化验 to monitor individual well-being, reflecting the culture's emphasis on preventative healthcare and regular medical assessments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 化验 when referring to informal tests or quizzes. For example, saying '我需要化验这个数学考试' is incorrect; it should be '我需要复习这个数学考试' (I need to review this math test).
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Grammar Patterns of 化验
化验 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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医学____证实她不是他们的亲骨肉。
Medical tests established that she was not their own child.
Example Sentences for 化验 (6)
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1
医学化验证实她不是他们的亲骨肉。
yī xué huà yàn zhèng shí tā bù shì tā mén de qīn gǔ ròu。
Medical tests established that she was not their own child.
2
他苦苦等待了48个小时，化验结果才出来。
tā kǔ kǔ děng dài le48 48 gè xiǎo， shí ， huà yàn jié guǒ cái。
He underwent an agonising 48-hour wait for the results of tests.
3
现在，本医院可提供最好的化验（见第17章）。
xiàn zài， ， běn yī yuàn kě tí gōng zuì hǎo de huà（ yàn （17 jiàn）。
Today the best tests are performed in the hospital .see chap. .
4
请附姓名地址邮资俱全的信封，以便邮递化验结果。
qǐng fù xìng míng dì zhǐ yóu zī jù quán de xìn fēng， ， yǐ biàn yóu dì huà yàn jié。
The patient should be referred for tests immediately.
Cultural Notes for 化验
🏮Cultural insight
In China, health checks often include a series of 化验 to monitor individual well-being, reflecting the culture's emphasis on preventative healthcare and regular medical assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions about 化验
化验 specifically refers to laboratory tests, while 测试 can mean any kind of test, including informal assessments.
While it is more formal and specific, you can use 化验 when discussing health or scientific topics.
Think of 'hua' sounding like 'hwa' and relate it to 'transform' and 'yan' as 'test', both linked to scientific analysis.
