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测核酸

cè hé suān
verb phrase★Intermediate— to test for nucleic acids
🏥Medicine
technical

To perform a nucleic acid test, typically for diagnostic purposes such as detecting viral infections like COVID-19.

机场要求所有旅客出发前24小时内测核酸。

The airport requires all passengers to test for nucleic acids within 24 hours before departure.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in medical and public health contexts, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Collocations

每日测核酸daily nucleic acid test核酸检测nucleic acid testing

Synonyms

核酸检测核酸采样

Related Phrases

核酸阴性phrase
nucleic acid negative
核酸阳性phrase
nucleic acid positive

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is most commonly used in formal and technical contexts, such as medical reports or travel regulations.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision

When referring to COVID-19 testing, '测核酸' specifically refers to nucleic acid tests, not rapid antigen tests.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 测 (to test) and 核酸 (nucleic acid), reflecting the medical procedure of testing for viral RNA or DNA.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is widely used in China and other Chinese-speaking regions, particularly in healthcare and travel contexts.

Word Breakdown

测
to test
root
+
核酸
nucleic acid
root
汉英词典

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