考 Stroke Order — How to Write 考
考 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 耂, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
考 Radical and Character Components
Components:耂丂
考 is a phono-semantic compound: 耂 (old) carries the meaning, while 丂 indicates the sound.
Radical: 耂 + 0 more strokes
考 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kǎo
Meanings of 考 in Chinese
1
kǎo考
To test, to examine (e.g., an exam, an investigation).
学生们都在为明天的考试做准备。
Students are all preparing for tomorrow's exam.
To examine, check, or assess (e.g., attendance, performance, a site).
他们定期考核员工的工作表现。
They regularly assess employees' work performance.
To research, investigate, or examine; to verify or prove by textual criticism.
考古学家正在研究这个古老的遗址。
Archaeologists are currently studying this ancient site.
Refers to old age or longevity, often seen in compounds like '寿考' (shòu kǎo).
祝愿奶奶福寿康宁，寿考绵长。
Wishing Grandma happiness, longevity, health, peace, and a long life.
Originally referring to 'father,' later primarily used to denote one's deceased father, as seen in phrases like '先考' (deceased father) or '如丧考妣' (grieving as if one's parents had died).
他提起先考时，语气中充满了怀念与敬意。
When he mentioned his deceased father, his tone was filled with remembrance and respect.
To strike or knock, often with an instrument, in order to examine or find something.
他用小锤轻考墙壁，寻找空洞的位置。
He lightly struck the wall with a small hammer, searching for hollow spots.
Common Words and Phrases with 考
1
To examine or check.
老师们将考查学生们对这门课程的理解程度。
Teachers will examine the students' understanding of this course.
2
To investigate or inspect on-site, often for research or official purposes.
公司派工程师去新项目现场考察地形和环境。
The company sent engineers to the new project site to survey the terrain and environment.
3
examination hall or room
进入考场前，所有考生都感到有些紧张。
Before entering the examination hall, all candidates felt a bit nervous.
4
exam score or mark
她非常努力学习，希望这次考试能取得高考分
She studied very hard, hoping to achieve a high score on this exam.
5
Archaeology; the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts.
这个团队正在进行一项重要的考古发掘，希望能揭示古代文明的秘密。
This team is conducting an important archaeological excavation, hoping to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations.
6
an official responsible for conducting an examination
面试时，考官会根据你的回答和表现进行打分。
During the interview, the examiner will score you based on your answers and performance.
7
Examine and assess performance or work.
公司定期对员工进行绩效考核，以评估其工作表现和发展潜力。
The company regularly conducts performance assessments for employees to evaluate their work performance and development potential.
8
performance review
公司每年都会对员工进行考绩，以便更好地评估他们的贡献和发展潜力。
The company conducts performance appraisals for employees annually to better assess their contributions and development potential.
9
To investigate or study thoroughly; meticulous; exquisite.
这件旗袍的裁剪和刺绣都非常考究，尽显东方韵味。
The tailoring and embroidery of this qipao are very exquisite, fully showcasing its Oriental charm.
10
textual criticism; textual research
这位学者毕生致力于古代诗歌的考据，力求恢复其原始面貌。
This scholar devoted his entire life to the textual research of ancient poetry, striving to restore its original form.
11
examination paper
老师把考卷发给学生们，提醒他们仔细检查。
The teacher handed out the exam papers to the students, reminding them to check carefully.
12
To consider carefully.
在做出任何决定之前，我们都需要仔细考量所有可能的因素。
Before making any decision, we need to carefully consider all possible factors.
13
To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
我正在考虑是否接受这份工作邀请。
I am considering whether to accept this job offer.
14
assess and evaluate
为了提高员工的工作效率，公司定期对他们的表现进行考评
To improve employee work efficiency, the company regularly conducts performance appraisals for them.
15
the date of an examination
学校公布了期末考试的考期，同学们都在紧张地复习。
The school announced the dates for the final exams, and students are all reviewing intensely.
16
attendance checking
每个月，人事部门都会统计员工的考勤记录。
Every month, the HR department compiles employees' attendance records.
More words with 考
- sī思kǎo考to think; to ponder; to consider
- bèi备kǎo考to prepare for an exam
- chá查kǎo考Investigate, Consult
- jī稽kǎo考Examine, Verify
- jiān监kǎo考proctor, invigilate
- péi陪kǎo考accompany an examinee
- qī期kǎo考terminal examination
- tǒng统kǎo考unified examination
- cān参kǎo考Reference, Refer
- cān参kǎo考shū书reference book
- shòu寿kǎo考longevity; long life
- xián显kǎo考Deceased father, Late father
- yán研kǎo考Graduate Entrance Examination, Postgraduate Entrance Examination
- zǔ祖kǎo考Deceased grandfather; ancestors.
- kǎo考shàng上get into, be admitted to
- kǎo考shì试exam, test
- kǎo考yàn验Test, Trial
- qī期mò末kǎo考shì试Final exam, Final examination
- káo考qǔ取Gain admission by examination, Obtain by examination
- cān参kǎo考dú读wù物Reference material, Reference books
Idioms with 考
- bān班bān班kě可kǎo考clearly verifiable and well-documented
- jiǔ久jīng经kǎo考yàn验long-tested and proven reliable
- rú如sàng丧kǎo考bǐ妣as if one's parents had just died
- lì历lì历kě可kǎo考can be clearly verified and traced
- ruò若sàng丧kǎo考bǐ妣as grief-stricken as if one's parents had died
- xún循míng名kǎo考shí实verify facts against descriptions
- kǎo考jì绩chù黜zhì陟assess performance for promotion or demotion
- kǎo考jì绩yōu幽míng明evaluate performance, distinguishing good from bad
- kǎo考míng名zé责shí实Examine name, demand reality
- fù富guì贵shòu寿kǎo考wealth, status, and long life
- páng旁qiú求bó博kǎo考extensively research and investigate
- shēn深jī稽bó博kǎo考conduct thorough and extensive research
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Open the tool →Questions about 考
What does 考 mean in Chinese?
考 (kǎo) means “To test” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 考?
考 is pronounced kǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 考 have?
考 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 考?
考 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 耂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 考?
The radical of 考 is 耂, and 考 is a phono-semantic compound.