考kǎo
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Meanings
1. to beat
2. to hit
3. to inspect
4. to test
5. to take an exam
6. to check
7. to verify
8. to test
9. to examine
10. to take an exam
11. to take an entrance exam for
12. deceased father
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His son has talent, but cannot pass the college entrance exam.
Only if you study hard will you be able to get into university.
I did well on the test.
How did you do on your exam?
After I graduate, I'd like to take the graduate school entrance examination.
I have exams from dawn till dusk.