检 (jiǎn) - To inspect & to examine

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jiǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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检 · jiǎn

To inspect;

to examine;

to check;

to investigate;

to restrain.

To inspectto examineto check

Usage highlights

To inspectPhysical examinationTo check and acceptTo censorTo pick upSelf

Synonyms

  • 查— to investigate; to check
  • 验— to examine; to test
  • 审— to examine; to scrutinize

Antonyms

  • 纵— to indulge; to let loose
  • 放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The customs officer will inspect the luggage (检查行李).
  • Please check your answers before submitting (检查答案).
  • He underwent a medical examination (体检).
  • The police are investigating the case (检查案件).

Collocations

  • To inspect(检查)
  • Physical examination(体检)
  • To check and accept(检验)
  • To censor(审查)
  • To pick up(捡起)
  • Self-examination(检讨)

Idioms

  • Without any restraint(不拘检束)
  • To behave without restraint(不修检幅)
  • To conduct a post-mortem(尸检)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 检 is associated with concepts of order, regulation, and verification in administrative and legal contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 'jian' (检) relates to self-restraint and moral conduct.
  • It is commonly used in modern contexts related to quality control, health checks, and security inspections.

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