考 (kǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 考 (kǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 考 (kǎo) means "To test, examine, or study.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 耂.

Q: How do you write 考 stroke by stroke?

考 has 6 strokes. The radical is 耂. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 考 and 者?

考 (kǎo) and 者 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 考?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 耂. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 考?

Common words containing 考 include: 考试 (kǎo shì) — An examination or test.; 考虑 (kǎo lǜ) — To consider or think over.; 考查 (kǎo chá) — To examine, check, or inspect..

How to Write 考

The character 考 (kǎo) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耂 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

考 is pronounced kǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means To test, examine, or study..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 考 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 考

考试 kǎo shì

An examination or test.

考虑 kǎo lǜ

To consider or think over.

考查 kǎo chá

To examine, check, or inspect.

Example Sentences

我明天有考试。

wǒ míng tiān yǒu kǎo shì

I have an exam tomorrow.

请你认真考虑一下。

qǐng nǐ rèn zhēn kǎo lǜ yī xià

Please consider it seriously.

老师在考查作业。

lǎo shī zài kǎo chá zuò yè

The teacher is checking the homework.

Similar Characters

者 zhě

Practice Writing 考 (kǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 考

What does 考 (kǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 考 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 考 and 者?

What mistakes do learners make writing 考?

What common words use 考?

How to Write 考 (kǎo)