检测 jiǎncè to detect
to detect; to test; detection; sensing
How to remember 检测: 检 inspect + 测 to survey = to detect.
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How it is used
- To detect/test/measure, especially technically - 质量检测 (zhìliàng jiǎncè) quality testing, 检测病毒 (jiǎncè bìngdú) test for a virus.
- Emphasizes measuring/detecting with instruments or procedures to get a reading.
- Contrast 检验 (jiǎnyàn, inspect/verify) - 检测 is the measurement/detection, 检验 is verifying against a standard.