Definition
验 (yàn) is a concise, somewhat formal verb meaning 'to examine, test, or check' — it often appears as the core in compounds like 检验, 验证, 化验. As a standalone verb, it is more general than 检验 (systematic inspection), 验证 (verification), and 化验 (lab test), but less common in everyday speech than those disyllabic forms.
verb
to examineto testto check
Easily confused
- 脸liǎnlook-alikeface
- 眼yǎnsound-alikeeye
- 险xiǎnlook-alike(adjective) dangerous, perilous
- 演yǎnsound-aliketo perform, to act (in a play, movie, etc.)
- 捡jiǎnlook-aliketo pick up; to collect; to gather
- 烟yānsound-alikecigarette or pipe tobacco
- 剑jiànlook-alikedouble-edged sword
- 盐yánsound-alikesalt
- 严yánsound-alikestrict, stern, severe
- 延yánsound-aliketo extend; to prolong (in time or length)
Examples
- 。Hǎiguān rényuán zhèngzài cháyàn rùjìng lǚkè de xíngli.Customs officers are inspecting the luggage of arriving passengers.
- 。Xiàn xuè qián bìxū xiān yàn xuè.Your blood must be tested before donating.
- 。Zhìliàng jiǎncháyuán xūyào zǐxì jiǎnyàn měi yí jiàn chǎnpǐn.Quality inspectors need to carefully examine every product.
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