Word: 考验 (kǎoyàn) Traditional: 考驗 考验 dictionary entry kǎoyàn to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal Full dictionary entry for 考验 Example sentences using 考验 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 困难最能考验一个人的耐心。 Kùnnan zuì néng kǎoyàn yí gè rén de nàixīn. Hardship puts a person's patience to the test better than anything. 我们的友谊受到了考验。 Wǒmen de yǒuyì shòudàole kǎoyàn. Our friendship was put to the test.