筛查 (shāichá) means 'to screen' or 'to sift through' and is commonly used in medical and health contexts to refer to the process of examining a population for specific diseases or conditions. It can also apply to various forms of assessment in other fields, such as job applications or security checks, emphasizing the importance of identifying issues early.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
筛查shāichá(shai1cha2)
筛查 (shāichá) means 'to screen' or 'to sift through' and is commonly used in medical and health contexts to refer to the process of examining a population for specific diseases or conditions. It can also apply to various forms of assessment in other fields, such as job applications or security checks, emphasizing the importance of identifying issues early.
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Cultural Note
In China, health screenings (筛查) have gained significant importance in recent years, especially with the rise of preventive medicine. National health campaigns often emphasize routine screenings for diseases, reflecting a proactive approach to public health.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant sieve (筛) filtering through a pile of sand, looking for gold nuggets. This visual connects the character's meaning of screening (筛) with its pronunciation (shāichá), as you sift through to find the valuable treasures hidden within.
About 筛查
筛查Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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筛选 (shāixuǎn) — use 筛查 for health-related screenings, while 筛选 is more general for selection processes.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant sieve (筛) filtering through a pile of sand, looking for gold nuggets. This visual connects the character's meaning of screening (筛) with its pronunciation (shāichá), as you sift through to find the valuable treasures hidden within.
Usage Notes
When using 筛查, it’s often paired with specific conditions or populations, such as '癌症筛查' (cancer screening). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing the second syllable can lead to confusion with unrelated terms.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK level 7, learners should focus on the contextual use of 筛查 in medical and professional settings. Connecting this term with related vocabulary about health and assessment will enhance understanding and fluency.
Cultural Note
In China, health screenings (筛查) have gained significant importance in recent years, especially with the rise of preventive medicine. National health campaigns often emphasize routine screenings for diseases, reflecting a proactive approach to public health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 筛查 with 诊断 (zhěnduàn, diagnosis), thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 筛查 refers to the initial screening, while 诊断 is the formal diagnosis made after screening results are analyzed.
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Cultural Notes for 筛查
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In China, health screenings (筛查) have gained significant importance in recent years, especially with the rise of preventive medicine. National health campaigns often emphasize routine screenings for diseases, reflecting a proactive approach to public health.
Frequently Asked Questions about 筛查
筛查 is primarily used in medical contexts, such as health screenings, but can also apply to assessments in various professional fields.
Make sure to use the first tone for 筛 (shāi) and the second tone for 查 (chá) to avoid confusion.
Yes, synonyms include 检查 (jiǎnchá, to check) and 监测 (jiān cè, to monitor), but 筛查 specifically implies a screening process.
