English–Chinese

“oral exam” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǒu shì

Example

老师说下周有口试。lǎo shī shuō xià zhōu yǒu kǒu shì

The teacher said there would be an oral exam next week.

Illustration for 口试 (oral exam)

How to say “oral exam” in Chinese

“Oral exam” in Chinese is 口试 (kǒu shì).

A question-and-answer setting where speaking becomes the evidence of performance.

Full entry for 口试: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 口试

考官要求他在口试中做自我介绍。kǎo guān yāo qiú tā zài kǒu shì zhōng zuò zì wǒ jiè shào

The examiner asked him to introduce himself during the oral exam.

Tips for using 口试

  • English learners may expect a long speech, but this assessment can depend on brief replies to the examiner's questions.

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