gaokao

Noun

Meaning

gaokao (plural gaokao)

(China, education) The National Higher Education Entrance Examination held annually in China as a prerequisite for entrance into most forms of higher education.

Examples

Exceptional results in China's College Entrance Exam, or the 'Gaokao', is seen as a ticket to prestigious universities and high-paying jobs. Source: Internet

Take the example of the Gaokao test prep factory schools Maotanchang in Anhui province and Bashu in Chongqing. Source: Internet

Preparation for what is one of the world’s toughest exams requires special focus and training and some schools in China have risen to the occasion, transforming themselves into military-like setups, churning out successful Gaokao takers year after year. Source: Internet

A student waves to her family as she prepares to enter a Beijing exam center to take part in the Gaokao on June 7, 2016. Source: Internet

“I bought it specifically for Gaokao because Nike is my favorite sports brand and the shirt has a big check on it.” Source: Internet

The countdown for Gaokao, or China's national college entrance examination, has started. Source: Internet

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