筛查

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Meaning and Usage

The term "筛查" (shāichá) refers to the process of screening or filtering, especially in medical or health contexts. It is commonly used to describe systematic examinations aimed at early detection of diseases or conditions.

Common Contexts

"筛查" is often used in healthcare settings, such as health screenings for specific populations (e.g., elderly, students, employees). It implies a preliminary check to identify potential issues before symptoms appear or problems worsen.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 健康筛查: health screening, used when referring to medical check-ups.
  • 传染病筛查: infectious disease screening, common in public health.
  • 心理健康筛查: mental health screening, used in workplace or clinical settings.

Usage Notes

When using "筛查," the focus is on the act of screening or filtering to find potential problems. It differs from "检查" (jiǎnchá), which means to examine or inspect in a more general or detailed way. "筛查" often precedes more thorough examinations if something suspicious is found.

Avoid confusing "筛查" with "调查" (diàochá), which means to investigate or survey, as "筛查" is more about medical or systematic filtering rather than general investigation.

Example Sentences

The hospital conducts health screenings for elderly people every year.

The school conducted infectious disease screening for new students to ensure

To detect problems early, the company conducted mental health screenings for