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验
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
验yàn
to check, examine, or test
医生要给我验血。
The doctor is going to draw my blood.
验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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