笔试 (bǐ shì) — (verb) to take or administer a written examination
Definition
笔试 is specifically a 'written exam' — same verb usage as 考试, but emphasizes the written/paper format, in contrast to 面试 (oral interview). Use when the format matters.
verb
to take or administer a written examination
Easily confused
Examples
- 笔试。Xué xiào bǐ shì le suǒ yǒu xué shēng.The school administered a written exam to all students.
- 笔试。Zhè cì kǎo shì bǐ shì le hěn duō rén.This exam tested many people in writing.
- 笔试。Wǒ men míng tiān bǐ shì xīn yuán gōng.We will give a written test to new employees tomorrow.
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