B1 verb/noun Neutral

复习

[fu˥˩ ɕi˧˥]

To go over learned material again, especially in preparation for an examination.

Examples

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1

我正忙着复习功课呢。

I'm busy reviewing my lessons.

2

在演讲前复习一下你的要点。

Review your key points before the speech.

3

复习旧知识有助于掌握新知识。

Reviewing old knowledge helps in mastering new knowledge.

Word Family

Verb
复习
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Memory Tip

Fù (again/repeat) + Xí (study). Studying again.

Quick Quiz

为了准备明天的测试,他整晚都在____资料。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 复习

Examples

1

我正忙着复习功课呢。

everyday

I'm busy reviewing my lessons.

2

在演讲前复习一下你的要点。

business

Review your key points before the speech.

3

复习旧知识有助于掌握新知识。

academic

Reviewing old knowledge helps in mastering new knowledge.

4

别玩了,快去复习!

informal

Stop playing and go review!

5

本周我们将对所学内容进行全面复习。

formal

This week we will conduct a comprehensive review of what we have learned.

Word Family

Verb
复习

Common Collocations

复习考试 review for an exam
复习资料 review materials
复习计划 review plan
全面复习 comprehensive review
重点复习 focused review

Common Phrases

考前复习

pre-exam review

复习功课

review schoolwork

周期性复习

periodic review

Often Confused With

复习 vs 学习

学习 is the whole process of learning; 复习 is specifically repeating what was already learned.

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Usage Notes

Essential for any IELTS topic regarding test preparation.

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Common Mistakes

English speakers often say 'review' for a movie or book (which is '影评' or '评论'), but '复习' is only for studying.

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Memory Tip

Fù (again/repeat) + Xí (study). Studying again.

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Word Origin

Fù (repeat/return) and xí (practice/study).

Grammar Patterns

复习 + [Subject] 为考试复习

Quick Quiz

为了准备明天的测试,他整晚都在____资料。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 复习

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