样本 (yàng běn) — sample; specimen

Definition

样本 is a 'sample' or 'specimen' used in research, testing, or market analysis. Compare 标本 (scientific/medical specimen, or a disease's root-and-branch pattern) and 样品 (product sample, e.g. a freebie to try).

noun
samplespecimen
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 样本
    Yán jiū rén yuán zhèng zài fēn xī zhè xiē yàng běn.
    The researchers are analyzing these samples.
  • 样本
    Gōng sī xū yào shōu jí gèng duō de shì chǎng yàng běn.
    The company needs to collect more market samples.
  • 样本
    Shí yàn shì gěi měi yí fèn yàng běn dōu biān le hào.
    The lab assigned a number to each specimen.

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