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    Testing or putting to the test with 考验 (kǎoyàn)

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    Structure

    考验 + Object

    Explanation

    考验 (kǎoyàn) means to test, to put to the test, or to challenge. It refers to difficult situations or trials that reveal a person's true character, abilities, or resolve.

    Examples

    • 这次创业失败是对他意志力的一次巨大考验。

      Zhè cì chuàngyè shībài shì duì tā yìzhìlì de yī cì jùdà kǎoyàn.

      This entrepreneurial failure was a huge test of his willpower.

    • 长期的异地恋考验着他们的感情。

      Chángqī de yìdì liàn kǎoyàn zhe tāmen de gǎnqíng.

      The long-distance relationship is testing their feelings for each other.

    • 只有经历过考验的友谊才更加可靠。

      Zhǐyǒu jīnglì guò kǎoyàn de yǒuyì cái gèngjiā kěkào.

      Only friendships that have been tested are more reliable.

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