Chinese

kǎo
Meaning: to test; to examine; to check
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

老師考了我們一個很難的問題。
老师考了我们一个很难的问题。
The teacher tested us with a very difficult question.
老師對我們寄予厚望,期望我們能考上好大學。
The teacher has high hopes for us and expects us to get into a good university.
他通過刻苦學習考上了大學。
He got into university through hard work in studying.
他努力念書,一心想考上理想的學校。
He studies hard, whole-heartedly wanting to get into his ideal school.
雖然家境貧困,但他非常爭氣,考上了理想的專業。
Although his family was poor, he was very ambitious and was accepted into his ideal major.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for exams, checks, or research.

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