Chinese word

测验

Pronunciation

Pinyincè yàn

Meaning

  • nountest

Example

明天有测验，我要复习。míng tiān yǒu cè yàn wǒ yào fù xí

There is a test tomorrow, so I need to review.

Illustration for 测验 (test)

More examples

这次测验是口头的，大家要准备。zhè cì cè yàn shì kǒu tóu de dà jiā yào zhǔn bèi

This test is oral, so everyone needs to prepare.

Core concept

A brief assessment used to see how well a person has understood or can perform something at a given moment.

Common phrases

  • 参加测验cān jiā cè yàn

    take a test

  • 测验成绩cè yàn chéng jì

    test results

  • 口头测验kǒu tóu cè yàn

    oral test

Similar words

考试kǎo shì: A formal examination that decides a result, grade, or pass or fail outcome.
测试cè shì: A planned test or inspection for measuring ability, performance, understanding, or function.

Definition in Chinese

在某一时间点上对被测对象的知识、技能或反应进行检查以获得评价或反馈的短期测查，通常用于课堂或阶段性检测。zài mǒu yì shí jiān diǎn shàng duì bèi cè duì xiàng de zhī shí jì néng huò fǎn yìng jìn xíng jiǎn chá yǐ huò dé píng jià huò fǎn kuì de duǎn qī cè chá tōng cháng yòng yú kè táng huò jiē duàn xìng jiǎn cè

Word origin

测验 (cèyàn, "test") is formed from 测 (cè, "measure") and 验 (yàn, "verify"), linking the word directly to checking performance and obtaining feedback.

Usage tips

  • English often uses test for both a small classroom check and a major final assessment, but context usually makes clear that this word refers to a brief check rather than a long formal assessment.

Other meanings

  • quiznoun
  • examnoun

Related words

  • 测验员cè yàn yuántest proctornoun
  • 测验题cè yàn títest questionnoun

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