HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
考 — test
- Reading
- kǎo
- Meaning
- test; examine
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
考 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is kǎo and it means test; examine. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
考 appears in everyday chinese words such as 考 (take exam; test), 考试 (exam; test) and 报考 (sign up for examination).
Chinese words containing 考
Frequently asked questions
What does 考 mean in Chinese?
考 means test; examine in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 考 read?
考 is read kǎo. Reading it inside real words — 考 and 考试 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 考 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 考 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 考 in a word?
A common word containing 考 is 考 (kǎo) — "take exam; test". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 考 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 考 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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