hau2 si5口試口试
Jyutpinghau2 si5
Yaleháu síh
Definition
Oral examination; a test that assesses a person's spoken language ability.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal assessments of spoken language proficiency, often in academic or professional settings. Unlike casual conversation, it implies a structured environment where a candidate is evaluated by an examiner. It is frequently paired with 筆試 to distinguish between written and spoken testing components.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
I have an oral exam next week, I am so nervous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傾偈 or 面試. While 面試 is an interview, 口試 is strictly an examination of speaking ability, often involving reading aloud or discussing specific topics.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
