B1 verb Neutral

检查

/t͡ɕi̯ɛn˨˩˦ ʈ͡ʂʰa˧˥/

To look at something carefully in order to find something out or to see if it is correct or safe.

Examples

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1

海关正在检查旅客的行李。

Customs is inspecting the passengers' luggage.

2

我们需要检查实验步骤是否存在漏洞。

We need to check if there are flaws in the experimental steps.

3

医生建议他每年做一次全面检查。

The doctor suggested he have a comprehensive check-up every year.

Word Family

Noun
检查
Verb
检查
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Memory Tip

The character '检' contains '木' (wood) and '佥' (all). Imagine checking all wood for quality.

Quick Quiz

出发前,请务必___车辆的安全状况。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

海关正在检查旅客的行李。

formal

Customs is inspecting the passengers' luggage.

2

我们需要检查实验步骤是否存在漏洞。

academic

We need to check if there are flaws in the experimental steps.

3

医生建议他每年做一次全面检查。

everyday

The doctor suggested he have a comprehensive check-up every year.

4

质量主管正在检查生产线上的产品。

business

The quality supervisor is inspecting products on the production line.

5

快检查一下你的钱包还在不在!

informal

Quick, check if your wallet is still there!

Word Family

Noun
检查
Verb
检查

Common Collocations

仔细检查 check carefully
定期检查 regular check-up
安全检查 security check
身体检查 physical examination
自我检查 self-check

Common Phrases

检查站

checkpoint

检查清单

checklist

写检查

write a self-criticism (specific context)

Often Confused With

检查 vs 调查

调查 is to investigate a complex issue; 检查 is to check for errors or correctness.

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Usage Notes

Very versatile word used for health, academic, and safety contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '调查' (investigate/survey).

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Memory Tip

The character '检' contains '木' (wood) and '佥' (all). Imagine checking all wood for quality.

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Word Origin

From '检' (restrain/check) and '查' (look into).

Grammar Patterns

检查 + Noun 仔细 + 检查

Quick Quiz

出发前,请务必___车辆的安全状况。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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