kì thi
Definition
- Noun:
- An examination or test: A formal, scheduled assessment of a person's knowledge, skill, or ability in a particular subject or field, typically administered by an educational institution.
- A competition or contest: An event where individuals or teams compete, often to select the best candidates for a position, award, or honor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi đang chuẩn bị cho kì thi cuối kỳ. (I am preparing for the final exam.)
- Kì thi tuyển sinh đại học rất căng thẳng. (The university entrance exam is very stressful.)
- Anh ấy đã giành huy chương vàng trong kì thi Olympic. (He won the gold medal in the Olympic contest.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "kì thi" often implies a significant, organized event. It is commonly used in formal educational or competitive contexts.
- It can be part of compound terms where the specific type of exam is described by the preceding word (e.g., "thi" is the core element).
Variants and Related Words
Thi (v): to take an exam or to compete.
- Cô ấy sẽ thi vào ngày mai. (She will take the exam tomorrow.)
Bài thi (n): the exam paper or the test itself.
- Bài thi này khó quá. (This test is too difficult.)
Kỳ thi (n): This is an alternate spelling of "kì thi," identical in meaning and usage.
Synonyms
- Exam/Examination: A formal test.
- Test: An assessment of knowledge.
- Contest: A competition.
Related Idioms
"Vượt qua kì thi": to pass an exam.
- Cuối cùng tôi cũng vượt qua kì thi đó. (I finally passed that exam.)
"Trượt kì thi": to fail an exam.
- Nó buồn vì trượt kì thi. (He is sad because he failed the exam.)