Definition
体检 (tǐ jiǎn) is the common abbreviation for 体格检查 (tǐgé jiǎnchá). It is used as a verb meaning 'to have a physical examination' or 'to get a check-up', as in 你体检了吗？. It is not typically split like some other verb-object compounds.
verb
physical examinationhealth check-up
Easily confused
- 体验tǐ yànlook-aliketo experience (for oneself)
Examples
- 体检？Nǐ tǐ jiǎn le ma?Have you had your physical exam?
- 体检。Wǒ měinián dōu qù tǐ jiǎn yí cì.I go for a physical check-up once a year.
- 体检。tǐ jiǎn jiéguǒ yào dào míngtiān cái zhīdào.The physical exam results won't be known until tomorrow.
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