测验 (cè yàn) — (verb) to test; (noun) test

Definition

测验 is a 'test' in the academic sense — a quiz or exam that measures a learner's knowledge. Vs 测试 (more about testing machines, software, or skills) and 试验 (experimentation), 测验 focuses on grading people.

verb
to test
noun
test
Measure word · 次, 个

Examples

  • 测验
    Lǎo shī xiǎng cè yàn yí xià wǒ men de shuǐ píng.
    The teacher wants to test our level.
  • 测验
    Zhè cì cè yàn de chéng jì hěn zhòng yào.
    The results of this test are very important.
  • 测验
    Wǒ men míng tiān yào cān jiā yí gè cè yàn.
    We have to take a test tomorrow.

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