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HSK
2

examine

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jian3cha2 jiǎnchá

Meaning


Primary

examine

Alternatives

check up, check out, inspect

Mnemonic


Combine 檢 examine and 查 investigate and you get 檢查 examine as it is the more common meaning.

Usage


他 過細 地 檢查 了 所有 的 安全 設備。

He closely examined all the safety equipment.

檢查 護照

examine passport

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