When it comes to “test”, there are quite a few Chinese phrases. So which one do we use for Covid-19 test?
“检测(jiǎncè)” is usually used for measuring and checking a particular item to a standard with a fixed method. For example, blood test, quality check.
现在,人们坐飞机前都必须进行新冠病毒核酸检测。
Xiànzài, rénmen zuò fēijī qián dōu bìxū jìnxíng xīnguàn bìngdú hésuān jiǎncè.
Nowadays, people need to take Covid-19 Nucleic Acid PCR Test before getting on board on a plane.