考试

kǎo shì

HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 2 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to take an exam
2. exam

Word relationships

Related words

3 items

测试

cè shì

to test (machinery etc)

General term for test or quiz, broader than 考试 which usually refers to formal exams.

复习

fù xí

to review

To review or study for an exam, commonly paired with 考试.

通过

tōng guò

to pass through; to get through

To pass (an exam), often used with 考试 as in 通过考试.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with verbs like 参加 (to take part in), 通过 (to pass), and 准备 (to prepare). Example: 参加考试 (to take an exam).

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 考试 (exam) with 测验 (quiz). 考试 is more formal and covers major exams, while 测验 is a smaller, less formal test.

Example Sentences

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考试没通过，他感到非常沮丧。

He felt very dispirited after failing the exam.

考试没通过，他感到绝望。

He felt desperate after failing the exam.

考试临近，他开始紧张起来。

As the exam approaches, he starts to get nervous.

他考试及格了。

He passed the exam.

明天考试，我感到很紧张。

I have an exam tomorrow and I feel very nervous.

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Words Containing 考试

商务汉语考试

shāng wù hàn yǔ kǎo shì

Business Chinese Test (BCT)

普通高等学校招生全国统一考试

pǔ tōng gāo děng xué xiào zhāo shēng quán guó tǒng yī kǎo shì

NCEE, National College Entrance Examination (college entrance exam in PRC)

会士考试

huì shì kǎo shì

agrégation (exam for teaching diploma in French universities)

汉语水平考试

hàn yǔ shuǐ píng kǎo shì

HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)

to screen

imperial examinations (in former times)

placement test

exam paper

see 考試卷|考试卷[kǎo shì juàn]

考试院

kǎo shì yuàn

Examination Yuan, the qualification and appointment board under the constitution of Republic of China, then of Taiwan

闭卷考试

bì juàn kǎo shì

closed-book examination

Child Words of 考试

to check

to test