检
check; restrain; same as "捡"; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 16 examplesverb
to inspect; to check; to examine
Commonly used for checking documents, goods, or formal items, often paired with action words like 验, 阅
Please check your homework.
Customs officers are inspecting the luggage of inbound passengers.
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The teacher is grading and checking students' exam papers.
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Please carefully check your documents before submitting.
verb
to restrain; to be prudent; to be careful
formalUsed to describe behavior or language that is improper or not careful
His very improper behavior makes people feel disgusted.
He made an indiscreet remarks in public, causing a bad impression.
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As a public figure, one must be prudent in words and deeds.
This behavior is improper and should be corrected.
His indiscreet comments sparked controversy.
verb
same as "捡"
informalA homophone synonym of 捡, used interchangeably in modern colloquial contexts
He picked up the pen that fell on the ground.
Please help me pick up the keys under the table.
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He picked up the trash on the ground.
Don't leave things on the ground, you should pick them up.
He picked up a wallet.
noun
surname Jian
Used as a Chinese family name
The Jian family's genealogy is well-preserved.