诊断

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Usage of 诊断

The word 诊断 (zhěn duàn) primarily means "to diagnose," especially in medical contexts but also in technical or problem-solving situations. It is a formal term often used by professionals such as doctors or technicians.

Common contexts

  • Medical diagnosis: identifying diseases or conditions.
  • Technical diagnosis: identifying faults in machines or systems.

Collocations and patterns

  • 医生诊断 (doctor diagnoses): used when a medical professional makes a diagnosis.
  • 诊断结果 (diagnosis result): the outcome or conclusion of a diagnosis.
  • 诊断 (diagnose the condition): specifying the illness.

Notes

When using 诊断, the subject is usually a professional or expert. It is not used casually for guessing or informal judgment. Avoid confusing 诊断 with (kàn, to see or consult a doctor), which is more general and less formal.

This word is often paired with 结果 (result) or (after) to describe the process and outcome of diagnosis.

Example Sentences

The doctor diagnosed him with a cold and said he needs to rest for a few

The diagnosis this time showed that his computer's hard drive has a problem.

After the diagnosis, the doctor suggested he undergo further examination.