kỳ thi

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The Vietnamese word "kỳ thi" is a noun that means "examination" or "test." It is commonly used to refer to official assessments where students or candidates are evaluated on their knowledge or skills.

Usage Instructions:

• "Kỳ thi" is typically used in an academic context, such as school or university exams.
• It can refer to both formal and competitive examinations.

Examples:

1. Kỳ thi tốt nghiệp - graduation exam

   • This refers to the examination that students take to complete their studies.

2. Kỳ thi đại học - university entrance exam

   • This is a competitive exam that students must pass to be admitted to university.

Advanced Usage:

• "Kỳ thi" can also be used in phrases to specify the type of examination:
  • Kỳ thi tiếng Anh - English language exam
  • Kỳ thi quốc gia - national examination

Word Variants:

• "Kỳ thi tuyển" - competitive examination, often used for entrance exams or selection tests.
• "Kỳ thi giữa kỳ" - midterm examination, referring to tests that occur in the middle of an academic term.
• "Kỳ thi cuối kỳ" - final examination, which takes place at the end of an academic course.

Different Meanings:

While "kỳ thi" primarily refers to examinations, it can also imply a period of assessment or judgment in a broader sense, particularly in competitive contexts.

Synonyms:

• Bài kiểm tra - test or quiz, usually refers to smaller, less formal assessments.
• Cuộc thi - competition, which can refer to contests that might not be strictly academic.

Academic

noun

1. examination
   • kỳ thi tuyển
     competitive examination