Usage of 检查
The verb 检查 (jiǎnchá) primarily means 'to inspect' or 'to check.' It is commonly used in contexts involving medical check-ups, security inspections, and reviewing or examining work or documents.
Common contexts
- Medical: 身体检查 (physical examination)
- Security: 安全检查 (security check)
- Academic or work review: 检查作业 (check homework)
Collocations and patterns
Notes
When using 检查, the focus is on a thorough or official examination rather than a casual look. It often implies a systematic or formal process. Avoid confusing it with 看 (kàn), which is more casual 'to look' or 'to see.'
In conversation, 检查 can be used both as a noun and a verb, but it is more frequently used as a verb.