診 (zhěn) - To diagnose & to examine (medically)

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zhěn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

診 · zhěn

To diagnose;

to examine (medically);

a medical consultation.

To diagnoseto examine (medically)a medical consultation.

Usage highlights

DiagnosisMedical consultationOutpatient clinicEmergency diagnosisDiagnostic methodDiagnostic fee

Synonyms

  • 断— to judge; to determine (as in 诊断)
  • 察— to examine; to observe (as in 观察)

Antonyms

  • 治— to treat; to cure (complementary rather than opposite)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed the illness (诊断疾病).
  • I need to go for a medical check-up (看诊).
  • The patient is waiting for a consultation (候诊).
  • He specializes in outpatient diagnosis (门诊).

Collocations

  • Diagnosis(诊断)
  • Medical consultation(诊疗)
  • Outpatient clinic(门诊)
  • Emergency diagnosis(急诊)
  • Diagnostic method(诊法)
  • Diagnostic fee(诊费)

Idioms

  • To feel the pulse and observe the complexion(望闻问切)
  • No examination, no treatment(不诊不治)
  • Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment(诊治疗效)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where diagnosis involves four methods: inspection, listening/smelling, inquiry, and palpation.
  • The character combines the 'speech' radical (讠/言) with 㐱, suggesting a verbal exchange between doctor and patient.
  • Reflects the holistic approach in Chinese medicine where diagnosis considers the whole person rather than just symptoms.

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