考验 kǎoyàn to test
to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal
How to remember 考验: 考 to test + 验 examine = to test.
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How it is used
- To test / a trial or ordeal - 经受考验 (jīngshòu kǎoyàn) undergo a trial, 考验友谊 (kǎoyàn yǒuyì) test a friendship.
- A testing of character, endurance, or a relationship by hardship - not an academic exam (考试 kǎoshì).
- Formal to emotional register.
Example sentences
- 我们的友谊受到了考验。 Wǒmen de yǒuyì shòudào le kǎoyàn.Our friendship was put to the test.