口试

• 拼音: kǒu shì
• 汉字拆解: 口 = pictograph of mouth; 试 = 讠(speech) + 式, to test

含义

Oral examination; oral test; a test conducted verbally rather than in writing.

Contrasted with 笔试 (written exam). Common in language proficiency tests, academic defenses, and professional certifications. Can function as both noun and verb. Common contexts: 面试 + 口试 (interview with oral exam), 口试成绩 (oral exam score), 口试环节 (oral exam component).

例句

1. 这次考试分为笔试和口试两部分，口试主要考查口语表达能力。
2. 她为了准备英语口试，每天都找外教练习对话。
3. 博士论文答辩其实就是一种特殊形式的口试。

用法指南

语境: education, language learning, professional

语气: formal

正确说法

• 明天有口试，你准备好了吗？(There's an oral exam tomorrow, are you ready?)
• 口试的时候不要太紧张。(Don't be too nervous during the oral exam.)

错误说法

• 把口试和面试完全等同 (口试 is specifically an oral exam testing knowledge/skills; 面试 is a broader job interview)

起源与历史

Compound of 口 (mouth, oral) + 试 (to test, examination). Together meaning 'test by speaking.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal