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The word "测验" is formed by combining the characters "测" and "验". "测" means to measure or survey, composed of the water radical (氵) suggesting fluidity and "则" indicating standard, thus implying measured assessment. "验" means to test or verify, composed of the horse radical (马) historically associated with testing horses and "佥" contributing phonetic and collective meaning. Together, they form a compound where "测" contributes measurement and "验" adds verification, resulting in the meaning of test or examination.

Example Sentences Hide

今天我们有测验。

Jīntiān wǒmen yǒu cèyàn.

Today we have a test.

数学测验很难。

Shùxué cèyàn hěn nán.

The math test is very difficult.

为了测验，我复习了很久。

Wèile cèyàn, wǒ fùxí le hěn jiǔ.

For the test, I reviewed for a long time.

如果测验成绩好，我会很高兴。

Rúguǒ cèyàn chéngjī hǎo, wǒ huì hěn gāoxìng.

If the test score is good, I will be very happy.

尽管测验内容复杂，但他还是取得了优异的成绩。

Jǐnguǎn cèyàn nèiróng fùzá, dàn tā háishì qǔdé le yōuyì de chéngjī.

Even though the test content was complex, he still achieved excellent results.

Word Definition - 测验

cè yàn test; to test; CL:次[cì],個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

测 cè
验 yàn, yàn