考查

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Meaning and Usage

The word "考查" (kǎochá) primarily means to test, examine, or investigate something carefully. It is often used in formal contexts such as education, employment, or project evaluations where an assessment or inspection is conducted.

Common Contexts

  • In education, "考查" refers to assessing students' knowledge or performance beyond just written exams, including practical or oral evaluations.
  • In workplaces, it can mean evaluating employees' skills or performance.
  • It is also used in administrative or project management contexts to check progress or compliance.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 考查学生 (assess students): used in academic settings.
  • 进行考查 (conduct an assessment): formal phrase for carrying out an evaluation.
  • 严格考查 (strict assessment): emphasizes thoroughness and rigor.

Usage Notes

"考查" is more formal and comprehensive than just "考试" (exam). It implies a process of investigation or evaluation that may include multiple methods. Avoid confusing it with casual testing or quizzes. It often appears in official or institutional language.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "考查" with "检查" (jiǎnchá), which means to inspect or check for faults. "考查" focuses more on evaluation and assessment rather than just inspection.

Example Sentences

The teacher will assess the students' learning situation.

The company conducted a strict evaluation of the new employees.

This assessment is mainly to understand the progress of the project.