Korean

시험
Meaning: test; examination
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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驗

Example sentences

To pass an exam.
학기 말에는 시험이 많아요.
There are many exams at the end of the semester.
다음 주에 시험이 있어요.
I have an exam next week.
그는 시험에서 백 점을 받았다.
He got a perfect score on the test.
이 시험의 합격 기준은 무엇인가요?
What are the passing criteria for this exam?
우리 반 수학 시험 평균 점수는 85점입니다.
The average score for our class's math test is 85.
시험에 떨어졌어요.
I failed the exam.
그는 결국 시험에 합격했다.
In the end, he passed the exam.
그는 과거 시험에 여러 번 떨어졌다.
He failed the state examination multiple times.
시험에 합격하기 위해 미리 공부했어요.
I studied in advance to pass the exam.

Usage Notes

Refers to an assessment of knowledge or ability, or an experimental trial.

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