Usage of 检验 (jiǎn yàn)
The verb 检验 primarily means "to inspect" or "to verify." It is commonly used in contexts involving medical examinations, quality control, and scientific verification. When used in medical contexts, it refers to thorough physical or laboratory examinations. In manufacturing or product contexts, it implies strict quality inspections before release. In academic or scientific discussions, 检验 often means to test or verify theories or hypotheses.
Common Collocations
- 检验病人 (jiǎnyàn bìngrén): to examine a patient, used in medical settings.
- 严格检验 (yángé jiǎnyàn): strict inspection, often used in quality control.
- 检验理论 (jiǎnyàn lǐlùn): to verify a theory, used in academic or research contexts.
Notes
- 检验 is more formal and technical compared to similar verbs like 检查, which can mean "to check" in a broader sense.
- It often implies a systematic or official process rather than casual checking.
- Avoid confusing 检验 with 验证, which focuses more on verification or validation, especially in data or software contexts.