Definition
确诊 (què zhěn) means 'to make a definite diagnosis' or 'to confirm a disease' — it is used exclusively in medical contexts. Unlike 诊断 (zhěnduàn), which refers to the process of diagnosing, 确诊 emphasizes the final confirmation of a diagnosis. It is also distinct from general 'confirm' words like 确认 (quèrèn), which are not limited to medical settings.
verb
to make a definite diagnosisto confirm (a disease)
Examples
- 确诊。Tā què zhěn wéi xīnguān fèiyán.He was diagnosed with COVID-19.
- 确诊。Yīshēng xūyào jìnyíbù jiǎnchá cáinéng què zhěn.The doctor needs further tests before making a definite diagnosis.
- 确诊。què zhěn bìnglì zài zhújiàn zēngduō.The number of confirmed cases is gradually increasing.
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