HSK 3 · Suitability & Use
考验
kǎo yàn
test; trial
Stroke order of 考验
2 characters, 16 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
考 · 6 strokes验 · 10 strokes
Memory trick
An old 耂 person 丂 testing; 验 a horse 马 checked by all 佥.
Parts: 考: 耂 old + 丂; 验: 马 horse + 佥
The characters in 考验
- 考 kǎo — to take an exam (6 strokes)
Example sentence
这是对我们的考验。
This is a test for us.