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yàn

Description

"验"的意思是检查、试试看东西是不是真的或对的。

"验" means to check or try to see if something is true or correct.

我们常常说"检验"、"考验"或者"经验"。

We often say "检验", "考验", or "经验".

Meanings

yàn

to check, examine, or test

医生要给我验血。

The doctor is going to draw my blood.

yàn

to prove true; be effective

这个方法真的很灵验。

This method really works well.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally meant 'effect/proof', later extended to 'examine' as in 检验 and 化验.

  • Nuance

    rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 检验 (inspect) or 经验 (experience).

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