Chinese word

考

Pronunciation

Pinyinkǎo

Meaning

  • verbtake a test

Example

我下个月要考驾照。wǒ xià gè yuè yào kǎo jià zhào

I will take my driver's test next month.

Illustration for 考 (take a test)

More examples

明天很多学生要考试。míng tiān hěn duō xué shēng yào kǎo shì

Many students will take a test tomorrow.

Core concept

A doorway to a result is earned by showing knowledge or ability under set rules.

Common phrases

  • 考试kǎo shì

    take a test

Similar words

考试kǎo shì: Take part in an official exam by answering its questions.
报名bào míng: Register for a test or course before taking part in it.
参加cān jiā: Be present at and take part in a test or event.
及格jí gé: Reach the passing standard on a test.

Definition in Chinese

去参加学校或机构组织的考试，以检验知识或争取资格、录取或名次的动作。qù cān jiā xué xiào huò jī gòu zǔ zhī de kǎo shì yǐ jiǎn yàn zhī shí huò zhēng qǔ zī gé lù qǔ huò míng cì de dòng zuò

Word origin

In modern Chinese, 考 (kǎo, "test") is the short verb in compounds such as 考试 (kǎoshì, "examination") and 考取 (kǎoqǔ, "pass and gain"), linking checking with the result it can bring.

Usage tips

  • Chinese can leave the object unstated when the context is clear, so 我下个月要考 (wǒ xià gè yuè yào kǎo, "I will take a test next month") is complete even though English usually names the test.

Other meanings

  • quizverb
  • examnoun

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