攷 (kǎo) - To examine, to test, to investigate & an archaic variant of 考 (kǎo).

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kǎo ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 攵

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攷 · kǎo

To examine, to test, to investigate;

an archaic variant of 考 (kǎo).

To examine, to test, to investigatean archaic variant of 考 (kǎo).

Usage highlights

ExaminationInvestigationTextual researchArcheologyReviewResearch

Synonyms

  • 考— examine, test (modern equivalent)
  • 查— investigate, check
  • 验— verify, test

Antonyms

  • 答— answer, reply
  • 放— release, let go (opposite of examine/restrict)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher will examine the students (攷试 students).
  • He is investigating ancient texts (攷古 ancient texts).
  • This is an important test (重要攷试 important test).

Collocations

  • Examination(攷试)
  • Investigation(攷察)
  • Textual research(攷证)
  • Archeology(攷古)
  • Review(攷核)
  • Research(攷究)

Idioms

  • To investigate the past and know the present(攷古知今)
  • Rigorous examination and careful deliberation(详攷慎思)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 攷 is an ancient form of 考, sharing the same meaning of examination and investigation.
  • Used in classical Chinese texts, particularly in scholarly and official contexts for testing and verification.
  • The character reflects the importance of examination in traditional Chinese education and bureaucracy.

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