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测
cè
Description
“测”的意思是用工具或方法来知道数量、大小或情况，比如测身高、测温度。
"测" means to use tools or methods to find out quantity, size, or condition, such as measuring height or temperature.
它常常和别的字一起用，比如“测试”“测量”。
It is often used together with other characters, such as in "测试" and "测量".
Meanings
测cè
to measure; to gauge
医生给我测了体温。
The doctor took my temperature.
测cè
to test; to check
老师明天要测我们的口语。
The teacher will test our speaking skills tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally means to measure water depth; now general measuring/testing.
- Nuance
测 is often bound in compounds; alone it sounds terse or technical.
In videos
“别的规格我们也测了一下”
“我们又测了一下体温”
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