The Chinese word 考试 means “exam” or “test”. It is used to refer to any type of formal assessment, whether it be in school or for employment purposes. In Chinese culture, exams are taken very seriously and are often seen as a crucial determinant of one’s future success. As a result, the word 考试 is used frequently in academic and professional settings, and is an important term to know for anyone studying or working in China.
Translation
Noun: exam
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们下周有一场重要的考试 | wǒmen xiàzhōu yǒu yī chǎng zhòngyào de kǎoshì | We have an important exam next week |
| 他一直在为了考试而努力学习 | tā yīzhí zài wèile kǎoshì ér nǔlì xuéxí | He has been studying hard for the exam |
| 这次考试的难度比上次要高 | zhè cì kǎoshì de nándù bǐ shàngcì yào gāo | This exam is more difficult than the last one |
| 她因为考试紧张而失眠了 | tā yīnwèi kǎoshì jǐnzhāng ér shīmián le | She couldn’t sleep because she was nervous about the exam |
| 我们需要在规定时间内完成考试 | wǒmen xūyào zài guīdìng shíjiān nèi wánchéng kǎoshì | We need to finish the exam within the given time |
| 考试时不要作弊 | kǎoshì shí bùyào zuòbì | Don’t cheat during the exam |
| 她在考试中表现得非常出色 | tā zài kǎoshì zhōng biǎoxiàn de fēicháng chūsè | She did exceptionally well in the exam |
| 我们必须认真准备考试 | wǒmen bìxū rènzhēn zhǔnbèi kǎoshì | We must prepare for the exam seriously |
HSK
考试 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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