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试题shìtíexam questionHSK 4, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #26483, Medium
试题shìtítest topicHSK 4, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #26483, Medium
shìtí(shi4ti2) T4
  1. 1exam question
  2. 2test topic
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March 24, 2026

试题(試題)shìtí(shi4ti2)

试题 (shìtí) refers to examination questions or test topics that assess a learner's understanding of a subject. It is commonly used in academic contexts, particularly in schools and universities, where students encounter various types of test questions during assessments.

Strokes23Frequency#26483DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, the format and content of 试题 are crucial, as they often reflect the emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing in the school system. Understanding this can help learners appreciate the pressure students face during exam periods.

Memory Tip

Think of 试 (shì) as 'to try' and 题 (tí) as 'topic' – together they represent the topics you 'try' to answer in an exam. Imagine a student nervously glancing at a test paper filled with various questions, each a challenge to their knowledge.

Meanings of 试题

shìtí(shi4ti2)
1exam question
2test topic
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About 试题

试题Simplified
試題Traditional
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 试题

Quick Contrast

考试题 (kǎoshìtí) vs 试卷 (shìjuàn): Use 试题 when referring specifically to the questions themselves, while 考试题 encompasses the broader context of exam questions, and 试卷 refers to the entire test paper.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 试题 with 试验 (shìyàn), which means experiment, as both contain the character 试. It is used primarily in formal contexts, such as schools, and can be paired with words like '考试' (kǎoshì - exam) or '练习' (liànxí - practice) to specify types of test questions.

HSK Study Tips

While 试题 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it combines the HSK level 4 character 试 (shì) with 题 (tí), which is also relevant at that level. Students should focus on recognizing how these characters work together to convey the concept of testing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 试题 as 试体, confusing 题 (topic) with 体 (body). The correct form is 试题, emphasizing the focus on exam questions.

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Component Characters

试shìto test
HSK 38 strokes讠
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题títopic
HSK 215 strokes页
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How to say exam question in Chinese

“exam question” in Chinese is试题shìtí

试题 (shìtí) refers to examination questions or test topics that assess a learner's understanding of a subject. It is commonly used in academic contexts, particularly in schools and universities, where students encounter various types of test questions during assessments.

When to use 试题

Learners often confuse 试题 with 试验 (shìyàn), which means experiment, as both contain the character 试. It is used primarily in formal contexts, such as schools, and can be paired with words like '考试' (kǎoshì - exam) or '练习' (liànxí - practice) to specify types of test questions.

试题 or something close to it

考试题 (kǎoshìtí) vs 试卷 (shìjuàn): Use 试题 when referring specifically to the questions themselves, while 考试题 encompasses the broader context of exam questions, and 试卷 refers to the entire test paper.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 试题 as 试体, confusing 题 (topic) with 体 (body). The correct form is 试题, emphasizing the focus on exam questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 试题

It means exam questions or test topics, used mainly in educational contexts.

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