HSK 5, zg, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #15051, Hard
诊
zhěn
to diagnose; to examine a patient
HSK 5, zg, 7 strokes, radical 讠, rank #15051, Hard
zhěn(zhen3) T3
1to examine or treat medically
2to diagnose; to examine a patient
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March 24, 2026
诊(診)zhěn(zhen3)
The character 诊 (zhěn) means 'to examine or treat medically,' typically in a healthcare context. It is often used when referring to diagnosing a patient's condition or assessing their health. This word is commonly associated with medical professionals and clinical settings.
Strokes7Radical讠Frequency#15051DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the process of diagnosing an illness often involves holistic methods, including traditional Chinese medicine practices such as pulse taking and tongue inspection, which are integral to the concept of 诊.
Memory Tip
Imagine a doctor using a 'zen' approach to examine a patient, where 'zen' sounds like 'zhěn'. The radical 诊 resembles a pair of eyes (to see), emphasizing the act of examining someone closely.
Meanings of 诊
zhěn(zhen3)
1to examine or treat medically
2to diagnose; to examine a patient
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About 诊
诊Simplified
診Traditional
7Strokes
讠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#15051Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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AI Study Notes for 诊
Quick Contrast
诊 (zhěn) vs 检 (jiǎn) — use 诊 when specifically referring to medical diagnosis, while 检 is broader, encompassing general examination or inspection.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a doctor using a 'zen' approach to examine a patient, where 'zen' sounds like 'zhěn'. The radical 诊 resembles a pair of eyes (to see), emphasizing the act of examining someone closely.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing zhěn, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. This word is generally used in formal contexts related to healthcare, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 诊断 (zhěn duàn, 'diagnose') and 诊所 (zhěn suǒ, 'clinic').
HSK Study Tips
While 诊 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 4 medical terms. Students should focus on understanding its usage in medical dialogues and phrases, as well as related terms like 医生 (yī shēng, 'doctor') and 病 (bìng, 'illness').
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the process of diagnosing an illness often involves holistic methods, including traditional Chinese medicine practices such as pulse taking and tongue inspection, which are integral to the concept of 诊.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 诊 with 诊断 (zhěn duàn). For example, saying '我去医院诊' (wǒ qù yī yuàn zhěn) is incorrect; it should be '我去医院诊断' (wǒ qù yī yuàn zhěn duàn). Additionally, mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.
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Grammar Patterns of 诊
诊 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他被____断患有严重的阅读困难症，但是却绝顶聪明。
He was diagnosed as severely dyslexic but extraordinarily bright.
Common Confusions with 诊
诊vs真
zhēn
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
Exercise 1 of 1
Spot the Difference
Which character means "to examine or treat medically"?
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Usage Notes for 诊
Common Usage in Medical ContextGrammar Tip
The character 诊 is primarily used in medical contexts, often combined with other characters to form terms related to diagnosis and examination.
1
诊断
diagnose
2
诊所
clinic
Exercise 1 of 1
Fill in the Blank
____断
diagnose
Example Sentences for 诊 (10)
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1
他被诊断患有严重的阅读困难症，但是却绝顶聪明。
tā bèi zhěn duàn huàn yǒu yán zhòng de yuè dú kùn nán zhèng， ， dàn shì què jué dǐng cōng。
He was diagnosed as severely dyslexic but extraordinarily bright.
The sample was selected from the medical records of two general practices.
6
她在诊所做了个膝盖手术。
tā zài zhěn suǒ zuò le gè xī gài shǒu shù。
She had an operation on her knee at the clinic.
7
他是个会诊医生，严肃认真，对自己的职业全身心投入。
tā shì gè huì zhěn yī shēng， ， yán sù rèn， zhēn ， duì zì jǐ de zhí yè quán shēn xīn。
He was a consultant physician, a serious man dedicated to his calling.
8
我在诊所有个预约。
wǒ zài zhěn suǒ yǒu gè yù yuē。
I have an appointment at the doctors.
9
医生的诊所外排了长长的一队人。
yī shēng de zhěn suǒ wài pái le cháng cháng de yī duì rén。
A long line of people formed outside the doctor's office.
10
那家诊所令人感觉像四面环水的监牢，无路可逃。
nà jiā zhěn suǒ líng rén gǎn jué xiàng sì miàn huán shuǐ de jiān láo， ， wú lù kě。
The clinic felt like Alcatraz. There was no escape.
Cultural Notes for 诊
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the process of diagnosing an illness often involves holistic methods, including traditional Chinese medicine practices such as pulse taking and tongue inspection, which are integral to the concept of 诊.
Word Family of 诊
Words Containing This Character20
诊断zhěnduàndiagnosis診斷
诊所zhěnsuǒclinic診所
急诊室emergency room急診室
门诊ménzhěnoutpatient service門診
确诊quèzhěnto make a definite diagnosis確診
诊zhěnto examine or treat medically診
急诊jízhěnemergency call急診
就诊jiùzhěnto see a doctor就診
会诊huìzhěnconsultation (medical)會診
诊治to diagnose and treat診治
诊疗diagnosis and treatment診療
诊室consulting room診室
出诊house call出診
复诊further diagnosis復診
候诊室waiting room (at clinic, hospital)候診室
听诊器stethoscope聽診器
问诊(TCM) interrogation, one of the four methods of diagnosis 四診|四诊[sìzhěn]問診
候诊awaiting treatment候診
转诊to transfer (a patient for treatment in a different hospital)轉診
应诊to hold a surgery應診
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Compound Meaning
What does 诊断 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 诊
You can say '医生诊断病人' (yī shēng zhěn duàn bìng rén), which means 'The doctor diagnoses the patient.'
Yes, 诊 is primarily used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to examinations and diagnoses.
诊 (zhěn) means 'to examine,' while 诊断 (zhěn duàn) specifically means 'to diagnose,' which is a more comprehensive assessment.
