考考他的功课
“and check his studies.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
也去看看他
“go see him”
考考他的功课
“and check his studies.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese family culture, elders routinely show affection and authority simultaneously by quizzing children on their homework and classical texts upon visiting.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
give a quick quiz; test lightly
Verb reduplication softens the act of testing, making it an informal or familial inquiry rather than a high-stakes exam.
schoolwork; academic studies
Commonly used by parents and elders to refer broadly to a child's school learning or daily assignments.