Memory phrase for the character: 考

考

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Meaning

to check, to verify, to test, to examine

Pronunciation

kǎo

Explanation

 At top: old man 耂, below: wound seaweed 丂

Mnemonic
 
From the ground 土 with a stick ノ the seaweed 丂 is checked.

Radicals

考 to check, to verify
耂 old manWith this radical an old man seems to support himself with his stick ノ on the ground 土?
ノ bent strokeemphasis, accent
丂 winding seaweed




 Vocabulary

思考 sī kǎo  to reflect on; to ponder over
考虑 kǎo lǜ  to think over; to consider; consideration
考察 kǎo chá  to inspect; to observe and study; on-the-spot investigation
参考 cān kǎo  consultation; reference; to consult; to refer
考试 kǎo shì  to take an exam; exam
考验 kǎo yàn  to test; to put to the test
考核 kǎo hé  to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review; appraisal; review; evaluation
考核 kǎo hé  

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