Usage of 诊断
The word 诊断 (zhěn duàn) primarily means "to diagnose," especially in medical contexts but also in technical or problem-solving situations. It is a formal term often used by professionals such as doctors or technicians.
Common contexts
- Medical diagnosis: identifying diseases or conditions.
- Technical diagnosis: identifying faults in machines or systems.
Collocations and patterns
- 医生诊断 (doctor diagnoses): used when a medical professional makes a diagnosis.
- 诊断结果 (diagnosis result): the outcome or conclusion of a diagnosis.
- 诊断病情 (diagnose the condition): specifying the illness.
Notes
When using 诊断, the subject is usually a professional or expert. It is not used casually for guessing or informal judgment. Avoid confusing 诊断 with 看 (kàn, to see or consult a doctor), which is more general and less formal.
This word is often paired with 结果 (result) or 后 (after) to describe the process and outcome of diagnosis.