Chinese
kǎoshì
Meaning: exam; test; examination
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

考試
考
試
考试
考
试

Example sentences

There is an important exam tomorrow.
所有的學生都通過了考試。
所有的学生都通过了考试。
All the students passed the exam.
他通過了考試。
他通过了考试。
He passed the exam.
我們正在為明天的考試做準備。
我们正在为明天的考试做准备。
We are currently preparing for tomorrow's exam.
他雖然很努力,可是考試還是沒及格。
他虽然很努力,可是考试还是没及格。
He worked hard, but he still failed the exam.
考試前我感到很緊張。
考试前我感到很紧张。
I felt very nervous before the exam.
他不努力學習,因而考試不及格。
他不努力学习,因而考试不及格。
He didn't study hard, therefore he failed the exam.
我們正在等待考試的結果。
我们正在等待考试的结果。
We are waiting for the results of the exam.
學校昨天公佈了期末考試的錄取名單。
学校昨天公布了期末考试的录取名单。
The school announced the admission list for the final exam yesterday.
考試結束後,我感到很輕鬆。
考试结束后,我感到很轻松。
After the exam ended, I felt very relaxed.

Usage Notes

Refers to formal testing of knowledge or skills.

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