gim2 caa4檢查检查
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Definition
To inspect or examine closely to check for anything unusual.
neutraldaily actionshealth
How it's used
Often used in professional or medical contexts, such as checking a patient or reviewing documents. When referring to casual checking of items or information, people frequently prefer the simpler verb 睇下 or 查下. Using 檢查 implies a more thorough or formal process than just a quick glance.
Examples
Has the doctor examined his body yet?
Remember to check your luggage carefully before you leave.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a physical examination
to inspect luggage
Common mistake
Learners often use 檢查 for checking simple things like a text message or a price, where it sounds overly formal or clinical. For everyday tasks, use 睇下 or 查下 to sound more natural.
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Grammar guides
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- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
