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    Expressing "test" with 考 (kǎo)

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    Structure

    Subject + 考 + 了 + Result

    Explanation

    考 (kǎo) means "to test" or "to take an exam," and can refer to either giving or taking a test depending on context. It is commonly used in phrases like 考了一百分 (scored 100 on a test) and often pairs with 试 to form 考试 (examination).

    Examples

    • 明天要考数学，我还没复习呢。

      Míngtiān yào kǎo shùxué, wǒ hái méi fùxí ne.

      There's a math test tomorrow and I haven't reviewed yet.

    • 这次考试他考了九十八分。

      Zhè cì kǎoshì tā kǎo le jiǔshíbā fēn.

      He scored ninety-eight on this exam.

    • 老师说下周考我们第三课的内容。

      Lǎoshī shuō xià zhōu kǎo wǒmen dì sān kè de nèiróng.

      The teacher said next week we'll be tested on lesson three.

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