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    Expressing 'to check' or 'to inspect' with 检查 (jiǎnchá)

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    Structure

    Subject + 检查 + Object

    Explanation

    检查 (jiǎnchá) means "to check," "to inspect," or "to examine" and can function as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it is used for examining something carefully, such as 检查身体 (to have a physical examination). As a noun, it refers to the inspection itself, as in 进行检查 (to conduct an inspection).

    Examples

    • 医生让我每年检查一次身体。

      Yīshēng ràng wǒ měi nián jiǎnchá yī cì shēntǐ.

      The doctor told me to have a physical checkup once a year.

    • 出发前请检查一下车的轮胎。

      Chūfā qián qǐng jiǎnchá yīxià chē de lúntāi.

      Please check the car's tires before setting off.

    • 老师正在检查学生的作业。

      Lǎoshī zhèngzài jiǎnchá xuéshēng de zuòyè.

      The teacher is checking the students' homework.

    Often Confused With

    Expressing 'to check' or 'to inspect' with 检查 (jiǎnchá) | Chinese Grammar