考验

kǎo yàn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 检验 jiǎn yàn 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.: to inspect
• 锻炼 duàn liàn 锻炼 duàn liàn to toughen 锻炼 is to train or exercise, often involving a process that 考验 one’s perseverance.: to toughen

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 久经考验 jiǔ jīng kǎo yàn: well tested over a long period of time (idiom)

Child Words of 考验

• 考 考 kǎo: to check
• 验 验 yàn: to examine