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The word **体检** (tǐ jiǎn) is a modern Chinese compound noun formed through **morphological compounding**, where two independent morphemes, each with its own meaning, are combined to create a new, specific term. The first character, **体** (tǐ), means "body," and the second, **检** (jiǎn), means "to examine" or "to inspect." When combined, they follow a **modifier-head structure**, where "体" (body) modifies the type of examination specified by "检" (inspection), thus logically and semantically creating the meaning "physical examination" or "body check-up." This efficient compounding is a standard method in Chinese for generating precise terminology, especially for contemporary or technical concepts.

Word Definition - 体检

tǐ jiǎn abbr. for 體格檢查|体格检查[tǐ gé jiǎn chá]

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