𥬯
examine; test; deceased father
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesverb
to take an exam; to test
Refers to the act of being examined or testing knowledge/ability.
I have a Chinese language exam next Monday.
This test is very difficult.
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He is preparing for the graduate school entrance exam.
verb
to examine; to investigate; to study
formalUsed in academic, historical, or analytical contexts.
Scholars are researching and verifying this period of history.
This issue needs careful consideration.
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Archaeologists have discovered an ancient site.
verb
to check; to inspect
Often used in the context of checking facts, details, or quality.
Please check the authenticity of this document.
The manager came to check attendance.
noun
(deceased) father
archaicAn archaic, honorific term used in classical texts and formal contexts like ancestral tablets.
my late father
look as if one had lost one's parents (idiom: look utterly wretched)