试用期

試用期
shìyòngqī
noun HSK 7 #23,186

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 probation period
  2. 2 trial period

Characters

Literally 'trial-use period' — a probationary or trial period

Examples

Tā de shìyòngqī shì sān gè yuè.
His probation period is three months.
Shìyòngqī jiéshù hòu, gōngsī huì juédìng shìfǒu zhèngshì lùyòng.
After the trial period ends, the company will decide whether to formally hire.
Zài shìyòngqī nèi, shuāngfāng dōu kěyǐ jiěchú hétong.
During the probation period, either party can terminate the contract.

Tips

usage
试用期 is the standard term in Chinese labor law for probationary employment. It can also refer to trial periods for software or services.

Stroke Order

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yòng