caak1 zi1測知测知
Jyutpingcaak1 zi1
Yalechāak jī
Definition
To check, test, or examine in order to determine or understand a level or condition.
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How it's used
Using 測知 in daily speech is quite rare and often sounds formal or technical. Most native speakers prefer using 檢查 or 測試 in everyday situations. It is more commonly encountered in written reports or medical contexts where a precise measurement or diagnostic result is implied.
Examples
The doctor checked his physical condition.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake 測知 for a general verb for checking things, but it carries a nuance of scientific or systematic testing. Using it to mean checking a schedule or checking on a friend will sound unnatural.
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