kǎo qǔdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to pass an entrance exam / to be admitted to
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

考取 考取 [kao3 qu3] /to pass an entrance exam/to be admitted to/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 考
    kǎo

    to beat / to hit / to inspect / to test / to take an exam / to check / to verify / to examine / to take an entrance exam for / deceased father

  • 取
    qǔ

    to take / to get / to choose / to fetch

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.