jim6驗验
Jyutpingjim6
Yaleyihm
Definition
To test, check, or examine.
colloquialhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily for formal inspections, medical examinations, or verifying the authenticity of something. It carries a sense of professional or systematic scrutiny rather than just a casual glance. When referring to checking if something works, it often implies a diagnostic process.
Examples
When are you going for a medical check-up?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睇, which is used for casual looking or checking. 驗 implies a more rigorous or technical process, such as a lab test or a mechanical inspection.
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Grammar guides
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