測 (cè) - To measure & to survey

測Tone 4

cè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

測 · cè

To measure;

to survey;

to gauge;

to test;

to estimate;

to conjecture.

To measureto surveyto gauge

Usage highlights

MeasurementTestSurveyEstimateDetectMonitor

Synonyms

  • 量— to measure
  • 度— to estimate
  • 估— to assess

Antonyms

  • 猜— to guess (vs. precise measurement)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Measure the depth of the water (測量水深).
  • Take a psychological test (心理測驗).
  • Conduct an opinion poll (民意測驗).
  • Survey the land (測繪土地).

Collocations

  • Measurement(測量)
  • Test(測驗)
  • Survey(測繪)
  • Estimate(預測)
  • Detect(探測)
  • Monitor(監測)

Idioms

  • Unfathomably deep(深不可測)
  • The schemes of heaven are unpredictable(天有不測風雲)
  • Changes are hard to predict(變幻莫測)
  • Unpredictable(神鬼莫測)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with ancient Chinese measurement systems and divination practices.
  • Reflects the importance of calculation and prediction in traditional Chinese philosophy.
  • Modern usage extends to scientific measurement and testing technologies.

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