dự thi
Definition
- Verb:
- To take an exam / to sit an exam: The primary meaning of "dự thi" is to participate in and undergo a formal test or examination.
- To enter a competition / to compete: "dự thi" also means to take part in a contest or competitive event, not necessarily academic.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi phải dự thi kỳ thi tốt nghiệp vào tháng tới. (I have to take the graduation exam next month.)
- Cô ấy sẽ dự thi cuộc thi hát quốc gia. (She will compete in the national singing contest.)
- Bao nhiêu thí sinh dự thi kỳ thi này? (How many candidates are sitting for this exam?)
Advanced Usage
- "dự thi đại học": to take the university entrance exam.
- Năm nay, số lượng học sinh dự thi đại học rất đông. (This year, the number of students taking the university entrance exam is very high.)
Variants and Related Words
Thi (v): to take a test or exam. While "thi" is the core action, "dự thi" emphasizes the act of participating or attending the exam event.
- Chúng tôi sẽ thi vào ngày mai. (We will have a test tomorrow.)
Tham dự (v): to attend, to participate. This is a more general term for participation.
- Tham dự một hội nghị. (To attend a conference.)
Synonyms
- To take an exam: To undergo a test of knowledge or skill.
- To sit for an exam: A formal synonym for taking a test.
- To compete: To take part in a contest.
Related Idioms
verb
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to go up for an examination
