The verb '검사하다' is used to verify the condition or quality of something through a systematic check or test.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To examine or test something for quality or health.
- Commonly used in medical, security, and academic contexts.
- Focuses on checking if something meets a standard.
개요
'검사하다'는 '검사(檢査)'라는 한자어에 '하다'가 붙어 만들어진 동사입니다. 어떤 기준이나 목적을 가지고 대상을 꼼꼼하게 살피는 행위를 포괄합니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 목적어(대상)와 함께 사용됩니다. 예를 들어 '건강을 검사하다', '가방을 검사하다'와 같이 쓰입니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 가장 흔하게는 병원에서 의사가 환자의 몸을 진찰할 때 쓰이며, 공항이나 세관에서 짐을 확인할 때, 혹은 학교나 회사에서 서류나 숙제를 점검할 때도 사용합니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '조사하다'는 사실 관계를 밝히기 위해 넓은 의미로 파악하는 느낌이 강한 반면, '검사하다'는 정해진 기준이나 상태의 적합성을 확인하는 좀 더 구체적이고 기술적인 행위에 초점이 맞춰져 있습니다.
Examples
병원에서 혈액을 검사했어요.
everydayI had my blood tested at the hospital.
세관원이 가방을 검사했습니다.
formalThe customs officer inspected the bag.
선생님이 숙제를 검사하신다.
informalThe teacher is checking the homework.
제품의 결함을 검사하는 과정이 필요하다.
academicA process to inspect product defects is necessary.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
건강 검진을 받다
to get a health check-up
보안 검사를 하다
to perform a security check
철저히 검사하다
to inspect thoroughly
Often Confused With
Confirming or verifying information. It is broader and less formal than '검사하다'.
Specifically used for a doctor examining a patient's symptoms. '검사하다' is the test performed during that process.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '검사하다' in formal or professional settings like hospitals, airports, or quality control. It implies a systematic or official procedure. Avoid using it for casual checking of simple things.
Common Mistakes
People often use it when they just want to say 'check' (확인하다). Remember that '검사하다' carries the nuance of a test or inspection. Don't use it for checking simple facts like 'checking the time'.
Tips
Use with medical and security contexts
Remember that '검사하다' implies a formal or systematic check. Use it when you are talking about professional inspections or medical tests.
Do not confuse with simple looking
Don't use '검사하다' for just looking at something casually. Use '보다' or '확인하다' for casual observation.
Importance of '건강검진'
In Korea, regular '건강검진' (health check-ups) are very common and often mandatory for employees. It is a fundamental part of maintaining health.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 檢 (inspect) and 査 (investigate). It represents the act of checking against a standard.
Cultural Context
In Korea, health check-ups are a standard part of life. Mentioning '검사' often relates to this cultural emphasis on preventive health.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Gum-sa' (inspector) wearing a lab coat. He is performing a 'test' on everything he sees.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions'진찰하다'는 의사가 환자의 상태를 직접 보고 듣고 판단하는 행위 전반을 말합니다. 반면 '검사하다'는 혈액 채취나 엑스레이 촬영처럼 구체적인 도구나 방법을 사용하여 데이터를 얻는 행위를 의미합니다.
네, 공장에서 제품의 품질을 확인하거나 가방 속 물건을 확인할 때도 사용합니다. 다만, 가볍게 보는 것은 '확인하다'를 더 자주 씁니다.
'검사했다'라고 씁니다. 예를 들어 '어제 건강검진을 검사했다'라고 말할 수 있습니다.
주로 '건강', '서류', '가방', '제품', '혈액' 등 확인이 필요한 대상과 함께 사용됩니다.
Test Yourself
의사 선생님이 환자의 건강 상태를 ___.
의사가 환자의 상태를 확인하는 행위이므로 '검사했다'가 적절합니다.
어느 경우에 이 단어를 사용합니까?
보안을 위해 짐을 확인하는 행위는 '검사하다'에 해당합니다.
(혈액을 / 오늘 / 검사했다 / 병원에서)
시간-장소-목적어-동사 순서가 자연스럽습니다.
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Summary
The verb '검사하다' is used to verify the condition or quality of something through a systematic check or test.
- To examine or test something for quality or health.
- Commonly used in medical, security, and academic contexts.
- Focuses on checking if something meets a standard.
Use with medical and security contexts
Remember that '검사하다' implies a formal or systematic check. Use it when you are talking about professional inspections or medical tests.
Do not confuse with simple looking
Don't use '검사하다' for just looking at something casually. Use '보다' or '확인하다' for casual observation.
Importance of '건강검진'
In Korea, regular '건강검진' (health check-ups) are very common and often mandatory for employees. It is a fundamental part of maintaining health.
Examples
4 of 4병원에서 혈액을 검사했어요.
I had my blood tested at the hospital.
세관원이 가방을 검사했습니다.
The customs officer inspected the bag.
선생님이 숙제를 검사하신다.
The teacher is checking the homework.
제품의 결함을 검사하는 과정이 필요하다.
A process to inspect product defects is necessary.
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