student whose name has been put forward for an exam
HSK 4, unknown, rank #52050, Hard
kǎoshēng(kao3sheng1) T3
1exam candidate
2student whose name has been put forward for an exam
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March 24, 2026
考生()kǎoshēng(kao3sheng1)
考生 (kǎo shēng) refers to a candidate or student who is taking an exam. This term is commonly used in educational contexts, especially during college entrance examinations or standardized tests in China. It highlights the individual's role in an assessment process.
Frequency#52050DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the National College Entrance Examination, known as 高考 (gāo kǎo), is a significant milestone for 考生 as it greatly influences their future educational opportunities. The high stakes of this exam underscore the societal emphasis on education.
Memory Tip
Imagine a student (生) sitting nervously in an exam room, clutching their exam papers (考). The '考' character looks like a person sitting at a desk with a big question mark overhead, symbolizing the exam they are about to take. Remember that 'kǎo' sounds like 'cow' – picture a cow being tested for its knowledge!
Meanings of 考生
kǎoshēng(kao3sheng1)
1exam candidate
2student whose name has been put forward for an exam
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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考生 (kǎoshēng) vs 考题 (kǎotí) — pick 考生 when referring to the person taking the exam, rather than the questions or items on the exam.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a student (生) sitting nervously in an exam room, clutching their exam papers (考). The '考' character looks like a person sitting at a desk with a big question mark overhead, symbolizing the exam they are about to take. Remember that 'kǎo' sounds like 'cow' – picture a cow being tested for its knowledge!
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 考生 with other terms related to students, such as 学生 (xué shēng), which simply means 'student'. 考生 is more specific to the context of exams. It is mainly used in formal settings, so be mindful of the context when using it.
HSK Study Tips
Although 考生 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for students preparing for exams. Students at this level should focus on related terms like 考试 (kǎo shì, exam) and 学习 (xué xí, study) to build a stronger foundation in educational vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, the National College Entrance Examination, known as 高考 (gāo kǎo), is a significant milestone for 考生 as it greatly influences their future educational opportunities. The high stakes of this exam underscore the societal emphasis on education.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 考生 with the general term 学生. For example, saying '我是一名考生在学校' (I am an exam candidate at school) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我是一名学生' (I am a student).
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Cultural Notes for 考生
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the National College Entrance Examination, known as 高考 (gāo kǎo), is a significant milestone for 考生 as it greatly influences their future educational opportunities. The high stakes of this exam underscore the societal emphasis on education.
Frequently Asked Questions about 考生
考生 specifically refers to a student taking an exam, while 学生 is a general term for any student.
You can say: '他是一个优秀的考生' (He is an excellent exam candidate).
Yes, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts related to exams.
