扫
描

About

The word "扫描" is formed by combining the character "扫", which means to sweep or brush, suggesting a broad, covering motion, with the character "描", which means to trace or depict, indicating careful following or recording. Together, they create a compound where "扫" conveys the extensive, systematic movement and "描" adds the notion of capturing details, thus representing the action of scanning, as in electronically sweeping over an area to collect or reproduce information.

Example Sentences Hide

我用手机扫描二维码。

Wǒ yòng shǒujī sǎomiáo èrwéimǎ.

I use my phone to scan the QR code.

医生建议我进行定期身体扫描。

Yīshēng jiànyì wǒ jìnxíng dìngqī shēntǐ sǎomiáo.

The doctor advised me to have regular body scans.

在图书馆，我们可以用扫描仪快速复印文档。

Zài túshūguǎn, wǒmen kěyǐ yòng sǎomiáoyí kuàisù fùyìn wéndàng.

In the library, we can use a scanner to quickly copy documents.

通过深度扫描，系统能识别出微小的缺陷。

Tōngguò shēndù sǎomiáo, xìtǒng néng shíbié chū wēixiǎo de quēxiàn.

Through deep scanning, the system can identify tiny defects.

为了确保安全，所有入境行李都必须经过严格的扫描检查。

Wèile quèbǎo ānquán, suǒyǒu rùjìng xíngli dōu bìxū jīngguò yángé de sǎomiáo jiǎnchá.

To ensure safety, all inbound luggage must undergo strict scanning inspections.

Word Definition - 扫描

sǎo miáo to scan

Individual Character Details

扫 sǎo, sào
描 miáo