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测验 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
测验cèyàntestHSK 7, vn, rank #5970, Hard
测验cèyànto testHSK 7, vn, rank #5970, Hard
测验cèyàn>个[gè]HSK 7, vn, rank #5970, Hard
cèyàn(ce4yan4) T4
  1. 1test
  2. 2to test
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March 24, 2026
测验(測驗)cèyàn(ce4yan4)

The term 测验 (cè yàn) refers to a test or examination used to assess knowledge, skills, or performance. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as school tests, quizzes, and assessments, as well as in professional settings to evaluate competencies.

Frequency#5970DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, tests are often viewed as critical for academic success, and the emphasis on testing can reflect societal values around achievement and competition. 测验 plays a significant role in both schooling and professional qualifications.

Memory Tip

You can remember 测验 by visualizing a 'test' where you 'measure' (测) your 'answers' (验). Picture a giant ruler (the radical 测) measuring the height of your test scores, emphasizing the act of evaluation.

Meanings of 测验

cèyàn(ce4yan4)
1test
2to test
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About 测验

测验Simplified
測驗Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#5970Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 测验

Quick Contrast

考试 (kǎoshì) vs 测试 (cèshì) — use 测验 for informal or smaller assessments, while 考试 is more formal and often refers to major exams.

Memory Mnemonic

You can remember 测验 by visualizing a 'test' where you 'measure' (测) your 'answers' (验). Picture a giant ruler (the radical 测) measuring the height of your test scores, emphasizing the act of evaluation.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 测验 with 考试 (kǎo shì), which is more commonly used for formal exams. 测验 is slightly less formal and can refer to smaller quizzes. Be mindful of the tone differences; 测 (cè) has the fourth tone, while 验 (yàn) also has the fourth tone, making pronunciation tricky.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 测验 builds on prior vocabulary related to education and assessment. Focus on using it in sentences related to testing scenarios, and pair it with other HSK 5 words related to learning and evaluation.

Cultural Note

In Chinese education, tests are often viewed as critical for academic success, and the emphasis on testing can reflect societal values around achievement and competition. 测验 plays a significant role in both schooling and professional qualifications.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce the second character, 验, leading to confusion. For example, saying 'cè yān' with a wrong tone can change its meaning. Always practice the correct tones for clarity.

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Component Characters

测cèside
HSK 59 strokes氵
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验yànto examine
HSK 710 strokes马
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Grammar Patterns of 测验

测验 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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这次____是他显示知识的好机会.

The quiz was a good opportunity for the exhibition of his knowledge.

Example Sentences for 测验 (8)

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这次测验是他显示知识的好机会.

zhè cì cè yàn shì tā xiǎn shì zhī shí de hǎo jī huì.

The quiz was a good opportunity for the exhibition of his knowledge.
2
最近的民意测验预测竞争将会非常激烈。

zuì jìn de mín yì cè yàn yù cè jìng zhēng jiāng huì fēi cháng jī liè。

The latest opinion polls are predicting a very close contest.
3
以下所印的是1993年“脑力足球”小测验的答案。

yǐ xià suǒ yìn de shì1993 1993“ nián “ nǎo lì” zú qiú ” xiǎo cè yàn。

Below are printed the answers to the Brain of Soccer 1993 quiz.
4
汤姆草草地做完测验题就出去玩去了.

tāng mǔ cǎo cǎo dì zuò wán cè yàn tí jiù chū qù wán qù le.

Tom walked through a test, and went out to play.
5
我被最后的一道测验题难住了.

wǒ bèi zuì hòu de yī dào cè yàn tí nán zhù le.

I ran into trouble on the last problem on the test.
6
这里有一道很简单的关于算钱的智力测验题.

zhè lǐ yǒu yī dào hěn jiǎn dān de guān yú suàn qián de zhì lì cè yàn tí.

Here is a very simple puzzle about money.
7
我也喜欢客观式测验题.

wǒ yě xǐ huān kè guān shì cè yàn tí.

I like objective tests , too.
8
在一次消费者品尝测验中, 可口可乐与百事可乐交锋了.

zài yī cì xiāo fèi zhě pǐn cháng cè yàn zhōng, , kě kǒu kě lè yǔ bǎi shì kě lè jiāo fēng.

In a consumer taste test, Coke went up against Pepsi.

Cultural Notes for 测验

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese education, tests are often viewed as critical for academic success, and the emphasis on testing can reflect societal values around achievement and competition. 测验 plays a significant role in both schooling and professional qualifications.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, testing may emphasize creative thinking and practical applications, whereas Chinese testing often focuses on rote memorization and standardized formats.

Frequently Asked Questions about 测验

测验 usually refers to smaller tests or quizzes, while 考试 refers to more formal examinations.