Definitions

yàn (verb) to examine; to test; to check

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Based on the original meaning "type of horse". The current meaning is a phonetic loan. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "验" derives from the traditional form "驗", composed of the semantic element "馬" for horse and the phonetic component "僉" implying gathering, with its initial meaning narrowly focused on the examination of horses to assess their qualities. This specific application gradually expanded over time, shifting from a concrete referent to abstract processes of verification and testing, thereby encompassing acts of proving or confirming in general use. The modern form "验" maintains this evolved meaning while structurally incorporating simplified versions of its original components, reflecting a continued semantic connection to its etymological roots in assessment and evidence.

Example Sentences Hide

这个实很简单。

Zhège shíyàn hěn jiǎndān.

This experiment is very simple.

我体了农村生活。

Wǒ tǐyàn le nóngcūn shēnghuó.

I experienced rural life.

我们需要检产品质量。

Wǒmen xūyào jiǎnyàn chǎnpǐn zhìliàng.

We need to inspect the product quality.

证您的密码。

Qǐng yànzhèng nín de mìmǎ.

Please verify your password.

明天有数学测

Míngtiān yǒu shùxué cèyàn.

There is a math test tomorrow.

工程师收了新设备。

Gōngchéngshī yànshōu le xīn shèbèi.

The engineer checked and accepted the new equipment.

血报告显示一切正常。

Yànxiě bàogào xiǎnshì yīqiè zhèngcháng.

The blood test report shows everything is normal.

通过反复实,科学家证了理论。

Tōngguò fǎnfù shíyàn, kēxuéjiā yànzhèng le lǐlùn.

Through repeated experiments, scientists verified the theory.