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及格 (pass) vs 通过 (pass, through) — use 及格 specifically for academic contexts or standards, while 通过 can refer to passing through something or achieving a broader range of approvals.
Learners often confuse 及格 with 成绩 (chéngjì), which means 'grade' or 'score'. Remember that 及格 focuses on the act of passing rather than the score itself. It is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing exam results.
As an HSK 5 word, 及格 connects with other academic-related vocabulary like 考试 (kǎoshì - exam) and 成绩 (chéngjì - grade). Focus on using it in sentences related to school and testing to reinforce its meaning.
A common mistake is to confuse 及格 with 不及格 (bù jígé), which means 'to fail'. For example, saying '我不及格' (Wǒ bù jígé) correctly means 'I failed', but learners sometimes mistakenly use it to indicate passing.
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How to say to pass a test in Chinese
“to pass a test” in Chinese is及格
及格 refers to passing a test or meeting a minimum standard. It is commonly used in academic contexts, such as passing exams or assessments, indicating that someone has achieved the required level of performance.
When to use 及格
Learners often confuse 及格 with 成绩 (chéngjì), which means 'grade' or 'score'. Remember that 及格 focuses on the act of passing rather than the score itself. It is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing exam results.
及格 or something close to it
及格 (pass) vs 通过 (pass, through) — use 及格 specifically for academic contexts or standards, while 通过 can refer to passing through something or achieving a broader range of approvals.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 及格 with 不及格 (bù jígé), which means 'to fail'. For example, saying '我不及格' (Wǒ bù jígé) correctly means 'I failed', but learners sometimes mistakenly use it to indicate passing.
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Grammar Patterns of 及格
及格 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. 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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我要认真复习，否则考试会不____的。
I need to review seriously; otherwise, I'll fail the exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 及格
You can say '我考试及格了' (Wǒ kǎoshì jígé le), which means 'I passed the exam.'
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