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考试
kǎoshì
Description
考试是学校用来检查学生学得怎么样的方法。
An 考试 is a method schools use to check how well students have learned.
学生考试以前，常常要复习很多东西。
Students often have to review a lot before taking an 考试.
Meanings
考试kǎoshì
exam; test (noun)
明天有一个很重要的考试。
There is a very important exam tomorrow.
考试kǎoshì
to take or give an exam (verb)
我们下午要考试。
We have an exam in the afternoon.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
考 (to test) + 试 (to try), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
works as both noun and verb; 测验 is a smaller quiz, 考试 more formal.
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