考验

kǎo yàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to test
2. to put to the test
3. trial
4. ordeal

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

检验

jiǎn yàn

to inspect

检验 is more about inspecting or checking, while 考验 tests someone’s abilities or character through difficult situations.

锻炼

duàn liàn

to toughen

锻炼 is to train or exercise, often involving a process that 考验 one’s perseverance.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不要将“考验”和“考试”混淆：“考验”指生活或工作中的重大挑战，而“考试”是正式的测试，如学校考试。

Example Sentences

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他经受了很多考验。

He has undergone many tests.

这次失败是对我们的考验。

This failure is a test for us.

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Words Containing 考验

久经考验

jiǔ jīng kǎo yàn

well tested over a long period of time (idiom)

Child Words of 考验

to check

to examine

考验