考验

考驗

kǎoyàn

noun HSK 6 #3,583

Meanings

HSK 1

这是对我们的考验。

Zhè shì duì wǒmen de kǎoyàn.

This is a test for us.

HSK 4

困难是对人的考验。

Kùnnan shì duì rén de kǎoyàn.

Difficulties are a test of character.

HSK 7-9

真正的友谊经得起考验。

Zhēnzhèng de yǒuyì jīng de qǐ kǎoyàn.

True friendship can withstand the test.

usage

考验 is about life tests and trials. 考试 is for academic exams. Don't confuse them: 人生的考验 (life's trials) vs 期末考试 (final exam).

考 kǎo

验 yàn