诊 (zhěn) - To diagnose & to examine a patient

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zhěn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

丈志

诊 · zhěn

To diagnose;

to examine a patient;

a medical consultation.

To diagnoseto examine a patienta medical consultation.

Usage highlights

To diagnoseMedical consultationOutpatient serviceEmergency treatmentDiagnosis and treatmentClinic

Synonyms

  • 诊断— to diagnose
  • 诊疗— medical consultation and treatment

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed the illness (诊断疾病).
  • I went to the hospital for a check-up (去医院诊查).
  • Outpatient clinic (门诊部).
  • Emergency diagnosis (急诊诊断).

Collocations

  • To diagnose(诊断)
  • Medical consultation(诊疗)
  • Outpatient service(门诊)
  • Emergency treatment(急诊)
  • Diagnosis and treatment(诊治)
  • Clinic(诊所)

Idioms

  • Diagnose and treat(诊治疗法)
  • The four diagnostic methods(望闻问切)
  • Expert diagnosis(名医诊疗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese medical practice, emphasizing observation and consultation.
  • Historically linked to the concept of 'diagnosis' in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

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