笔试

• 拼音: bǐ shì
• 汉字拆解: 笔 = 竹 (bamboo) + 毛, pen; 试 = 言 (speech) + 式, to test

含义

Written examination; written test. An exam conducted in writing as opposed to oral.

Commonly used in contexts of job applications, school exams, and certifications. Often the first round of evaluation before interviews (面试) or practical tests (实操). Standard component of the Chinese examination system.

例句

1. 公务员考试的笔试部分已经结束，下周公布成绩。
2. 这份工作的招聘流程是先笔试，再面试。
3. 笔试成绩占总分的百分之六十。

用法指南

语境: exams, employment

语气: practical

正确说法

• 笔试通过后才能参加面试。(You can only take the interview after passing the written exam.)
• 这次笔试难度很大。(This written exam was very difficult.)

错误说法

• 不要把'笔试'用于口头测验 (Don't use 笔试 for oral tests — use 口试 or 面试 instead)

起源与历史

Compound of 笔 (pen, writing) + 试 (test, exam), meaning a test done with pen and paper.

文化背景

世代: Students, job seekers

社会背景: Universal