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口试 (kǒushì, oral examination) - choose 笔试 when the assessment is written rather than spoken.
This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as educational institutions or employment settings. Be careful not to confuse 笔试 with 面试 (miàn shì), which means 'interview,' as they refer to different types of assessments. Note that the tone for 笔 (bi3) is the third tone, which can be tricky.
While 笔试 is not specifically an HSK vocabulary word, it is beneficial for learners at HSK 3 and above, as it combines basic characters that are commonly used. Focus on recognizing and using the characters 笔 and 试 in various contexts to enhance your understanding.
Learners often confuse 笔试 with 口试 (kǒu shì), which means 'oral test.' A wrong example might be saying '我有一个口试' when they mean '笔试.' The correct usage would be '我有一个笔试.'
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How to say written examination in Chinese
“written examination” in Chinese is笔试
笔试 refers to a written examination or paper test, typically used to assess a candidate's knowledge or skills in a formal setting. It is commonly encountered in educational contexts, job applications, and certification processes, where the applicant must demonstrate their proficiency through written responses.
When to use 笔试
This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as educational institutions or employment settings. Be careful not to confuse 笔试 with 面试 (miàn shì), which means 'interview,' as they refer to different types of assessments. Note that the tone for 笔 (bi3) is the third tone, which can be tricky.
笔试 or something close to it
口试 (kǒushì, oral examination) - choose 笔试 when the assessment is written rather than spoken.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 笔试 with 口试 (kǒu shì), which means 'oral test.' A wrong example might be saying '我有一个口试' when they mean '笔试.' The correct usage would be '我有一个笔试.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 笔试
笔试 refers to a written test, while 面试 refers to an interview, which is an oral assessment.
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