檢 (jiǎn) - To examine, inspect, check & to investigate

檢Tone 3

jiǎn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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檢 · jiǎn

To examine, inspect, check;

to investigate;

to review;

to restrain oneself.

To examine, inspect, checkto investigateto review

Usage highlights

CheckInspectReviewPhysical examinationSelfDetect

Synonyms

  • 查— to investigate, to check
  • 验— to test, to verify
  • 审— to examine, to review

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please check your answers (检查答案).
  • The customs officer inspected the luggage (检查行李).
  • We need to review the documents (审查文件).
  • He practices self-restraint (检点自己的行为).

Collocations

  • Check(检查)
  • Inspect(检验)
  • Review(审查)
  • Physical examination(体检)
  • Self-restraint(检点)
  • Detect(检测)

Idioms

  • To practice self-restraint and behave prudently(行为检点)
  • To conduct a thorough investigation(严加检査)
  • To be careless in speech and behavior(不检点)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to restrain, to bind' in classical Chinese, later extended to mean 'to examine, to check'.
  • In modern usage, frequently appears in administrative, medical, and technical contexts related to verification and inspection.
  • The character carries connotations of thoroughness, regulation, and procedural correctness.

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