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试卷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
试卷shìjuànexamination paperHSK 5, n, rank #15897, Hard
试卷shìjuàntest paperHSK 5, n, rank #15897, Hard
试卷shìjuàn>张[zhāng]HSK 5, n, rank #15897, Hard
shìjuàn(shi4juan4) T4
  1. 1examination paper
  2. 2test paper
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March 24, 2026
试卷(試卷)shìjuàn(shi4juan4)

试卷 (shì juàn) refers to an examination paper or test paper used in academic settings to assess students' knowledge and skills. It is commonly encountered in schools, universities, and testing centers, particularly during formal assessments and standardized tests.

Frequency#15897DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the format and structure of 试卷 can often reflect the rigorous nature of the education system, where exams play a central role in academic progression and career opportunities, such as the gaokao (college entrance examination).

Memory Tip

Imagine a '试' (shì) where students '卷' (juàn) their answers on a paper. Picture a big exam room where students are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the test paper, emphasizing both the action of testing and the paper itself.

Meanings of 试卷

shìjuàn(shi4juan4)
1examination paper
2test paper
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About 试卷

试卷Simplified
試卷Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#15897Frequency Rank
份Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 试卷

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考卷 (kǎojuàn) is often used interchangeably with 试卷 (shìjuàn), but 考卷 typically refers specifically to an exam paper that is graded, while 试卷 can also refer to practice papers.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a '试' (shì) where students '卷' (juàn) their answers on a paper. Picture a big exam room where students are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the test paper, emphasizing both the action of testing and the paper itself.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 试卷, as the wrong tone can change the meaning. This word is commonly used in formal contexts, especially in educational settings, and is often paired with words like 考试 (kǎo shì), meaning exam.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 试卷 connects well with other academic-related vocabulary such as 考试 (exam) and 试题 (test questions). Focus on the context in which these terms are used to better understand their application in discussions about education.

Cultural Note

In China, the format and structure of 试卷 can often reflect the rigorous nature of the education system, where exams play a central role in academic progression and career opportunities, such as the gaokao (college entrance examination).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 试卷 with 试题 (test questions), using them interchangeably. Remember that 试卷 refers specifically to the paper itself, while 试题 refers to the questions on that paper.

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Component Characters

试shìto test
HSK 38 strokes讠
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卷juǎnto roll up
HSK 68 strokes㔾
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Grammar Patterns of 试卷

试卷 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.

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这张____是由十道选择题和一道写作题组成的。

This exam paper is composed of ten multiple-choice questions and one writing question.

Example Sentences for 试卷 (7)

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他打破了用拉丁语出试卷的传统。

tā dǎ pò le yòng lā dīng yǔ chū shì juàn de chuán tǒng。

He broke with the tradition of setting examinations in Latin.
2
老师在他的试卷上打了个零分.

lǎo shī zài tā de shì juàn shàng dǎ le gè líng fēn.

The teacher put a zero on his paper.
3
她无法解答生物学试卷上的头两道题.

tā wú fǎ jiě dá shēng wù xué shì juàn shàng de tóu liǎng dào tí.

She couldn't touch the first two questions in the biology paper.
4
1-5题为必答题(如试卷说明).

1-5 1-5 tí wéi bì dá( tí ( rú shì juàn).

Qs 1 - 5 are compulsory, eg in an exam paper.
5
老师在教室里走了一圈收试卷.

lǎo shī zài jiào shì lǐ zǒu le yī quān shōu shì juàn.

The teacher went round the class to gather the papers.
6
你应仔细检查一下试卷然后再交.

nǐ yīng zī xì jiǎn chá yī xià shì juàn rán hòu zài jiāo.

You must check over your examination paper carefully before handing it in.
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他的心不在桌子上的那一摞试卷上，尽管如此，他还是拽过来开始评阅。

tā de xīn bù zài zhuō zǐ shàng de nà yī luò shì juàn shàng， ， jìn guǎn rú， cǐ ， tā huán shì zhuài guò lái kāi shǐ。

He was unable to pay attention to the papers on his desk. Just the same, he pulled over the stack of papers and started to examine them.

Cultural Notes for 试卷

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the format and structure of 试卷 can often reflect the rigorous nature of the education system, where exams play a central role in academic progression and career opportunities, such as the gaokao (college entrance examination).

Frequently Asked Questions about 试卷

It literally means 'test paper' or 'examination paper', combining the characters for 'test' and 'paper'.