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測試

简测试 · 繁測試

Mandarin · pinyin cè shì

to test (machinery etc)
to test (a person's skill in a particular area)
a test
(computing) beta (version of software)

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測: Look up this written character
試: Look up this written character
测: cè · measure, estimate, conjecture
试: shì · test, try, experiment

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4–4 · ce4 shi4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

caak1 si3 · cak1 si3

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verb

to test; to examine
to take a test; to sit an examination; to have an exam

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