检 Stroke Order — How to Write 检
检 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
检 Radical and Character Components
检 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 佥 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 7 more strokes
检 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiǎn
Meanings of 检 in Chinese
1
jiǎn检
To check, inspect, examine, or review; to report or accuse.
医生正在给病人检查身体。
The doctor is examining the patient's body.
To restrain or check one's words and actions; to be discreet or proper in behavior, often seen in phrases like "检点 (jiǎndiǎn)" meaning to be careful in one's conduct, or "失检 (shījiǎn)" meaning to lose self-control.
在公共场合，我们都应该注意自己的言行，做到举止检点。
In public, we should all pay attention to our words and deeds, ensuring our conduct is proper and restrained.
An ancient official title, specifically 'Jiǎntǎo' (Compiler or Reviser) in institutions like the Hanlin Academy, responsible for compiling historical records and editing texts, ranking below a 'Biānxiū' (Compiler).
他曾任翰林院检讨，学识渊博。
He once served as a Compiler (Jiǎntǎo) in the Hanlin Academy, possessing extensive knowledge.
Common Words and Phrases with 检
1
Detection is the process of converting a modulated wave or current back into its original modulating wave or current.
无线电接收器通过检波电路将广播信号中的音频信息提取出来。
A radio receiver extracts the audio information from broadcast signals through a detection circuit.
2
To detect, inspect, and test.
为了确保产品质量，我们定期对原材料进行检测
To ensure product quality, we regularly test raw materials.
3
4
Procuratorial work; to examine or inspect.
检察官对盗窃案进行了详细的检察。
The prosecutor conducted a detailed investigation into the theft case.
5
A public official who investigates crimes and initiates legal proceedings (prosecution) against suspected offenders.
检察官在法庭上提出了确凿的证据，指控被告犯有盗窃罪。
The prosecutor presented irrefutable evidence in court, accusing the defendant of theft.
6
A procuratorate; a state organ responsible for approving arrests and prosecuting criminal cases.
检察院对这起案件进行了全面调查。
The procuratorate conducted a comprehensive investigation into this case.
7
To examine or check; to be discreet and cautious in one's words and actions.
小明从小就被教导要检点言行，尊重他人
Xiao Ming was taught from a young age to be careful in his words and actions and to respect others.
8
To report an offense or illegal activity to the authorities.
他勇敢地检举了公司内部的财务舞弊行为。
He bravely reported the financial misconduct within the company.
9
To detect or check for leaks.
工程师们正在对新安装的管道进行检漏，以确保系统运行安全。
The engineers are performing leak detection on the newly installed pipes to ensure the system operates safely.
10
To check in or register for a competition, often involving roll call and guiding participants.
比赛前，裁判会进行检录，确认所有参赛者都已准备就绪。
Before the competition, the referees will conduct a check-in to ensure all participants are ready.
11
regulate; restrain oneself
他是一个非常自律的人，在任何场合都能检束自己的言行。
He is a very disciplined person, capable of exercising self-restraint in his words and actions in any situation.
12
to search for and retrieve information or data
通过关键字检索，我很快找到了相关的文献资料。
Through keyword search, I quickly found the relevant literature.
13
To review and examine one's mistakes or conduct, often involving self-criticism.
小明在比赛失利后，认真检讨了自己的不足。
After losing the game, Xiao Ming seriously reviewed his own shortcomings.
14
To check, examine, or verify.
在出版前，编辑们需要对所有的稿件进行严格的检校，以确保内容的准确性。
Before publication, editors need to rigorously examine and verify all manuscripts to ensure the accuracy of the content.
15
To examine and repair; to overhaul (machines).
技术人员正在对发电机进行检修，以确保其正常运转。
Technicians are overhauling the generator to ensure its normal operation.
16
To test, examine, or inspect something to verify its quality or correctness.
所有产品在出厂前都必须经过严格的质量检验。
All products must undergo strict quality inspection before leaving the factory.
More words with 检
- sòng送jiǎn检submit for inspection, send for testing
- zhì质jiǎn检quality control
- jì纪jiǎn检disciplinary inspection
- tǐ体jiǎn检physical examination, physical check-up
- jū拘jiǎn检to restrain and be cautious
- sōu搜jiǎn检To search and examine; to inspect.
- jiǎn检chá查hòu后After checking, After the check
- ān安jiǎn检security check, security inspection
- jiǎn检cè测dào到detected, found
- jiǎn检bō波diàn电lù路detector circuit, demodulator circuit
- jiǎn检cè测xiàng项mù目Test item, Inspection item
- jiǎn检chá查jié结guǒ果test results, inspection results
- wèi胃jìng镜jiǎn检chá查Gastroscopy, Upper endoscopy
- zǐ仔xì细jiǎn检chá查Check carefully, Examine closely
- ān安jiǎn检rén人yuán员Security personnel, Security officer
- bèi钡cān餐jiǎn检chá查barium meal, barium swallow
- bù不jiǎn检unchecked, uninspected
- dìng定qī期jiǎn检chá查regular check-up, periodic inspection
- dìng定qī期tí体jiǎn检Regular check-up, Routine physical
- hóu喉jìng镜jiǎn检chá查laryngoscopy
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Open the tool →Questions about 检
What does 检 mean in Chinese?
检 (jiǎn) means “An ancient official title” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 检?
检 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 检 have?
检 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 检?
检 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 检?
The radical of 检 is 木, and 检 is a phono-semantic compound.