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Common words with 考
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 考试 | kǎo shì | to take an exam; exam |
| 考虑 | kǎo lǜ | to think over; to consider |
| 参考 | cān kǎo | consultation; reference |
| 思考 | sī kǎo | to reflect on; to ponder over |
| 高考 | gāo kǎo | college entrance exam (especially as abbr. for 普通高等学校招生全国统一考试); (Tw) entrance exam for senior government service posts (abbr. for 公务人员高等考试) |
| 考察 | kǎo chá | to inspect; to observe and study |
| 考古 | kǎo gǔ | archaeology |
| 考核 | kǎo hé | to examine; to check up on |
FAQ
How many strokes does 考 have?
考 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 考?
The pinyin for 考 is kǎo. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄎㄠˇ.
What does 考 mean in Chinese?
考 means: to beat; to hit. It appears in common words such as 考试、考虑、参考.