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考验
kǎoyàn
Description
考验是指用困难的事情来检查一个人是不是够坚强、够能干。
考验 means using difficult situations to test if a person is strong and capable.
它可以当动词，也可以当名词，常用来说生活或工作里的难关。
It can be used as a verb or a noun, often referring to challenges in life or work.
Meanings
考验kǎoyàn
to test, to try (someone's ability or character)
这次旅行考验了我们的友情。
This trip tested our friendship.
考验kǎoyàn
a test or trial (of one's strength or will)
这是对他很大的一次考验。
This was a big test for him.
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Notes
- Etymology
考 (to examine) + 验 (to test/verify), together stressing testing through real difficulty.
- Nuance
unlike 考试 (an exam), 考验 tests character or endurance in life situations.
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