HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
诊 — to examine (a patient)
- Reading
- zhěn
- Meaning
- to examine (a patient); diagnosis
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
诊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zhěn and it means to examine (a patient); diagnosis. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
诊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 急诊 (emergency call), 诊断 (diagnose) and 门诊 (outpatient service).
Chinese words containing 诊
Frequently asked questions
What does 诊 mean in Chinese?
诊 means to examine (a patient); diagnosis in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 诊 read?
诊 is read zhěn. Reading it inside real words — 急诊 and 诊断 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 诊 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 诊 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 诊 in a word?
A common word containing 诊 is 急诊 (jí zhěn) — "emergency call". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 诊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 诊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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