考生

• 拼音: kǎo shēng
• 汉字拆解: 考 (kǎo) — to test, to examine; 生 (shēng) — student, person

含义

Examinee; test-taker; exam candidate. A person who is taking or preparing to take an examination.

Commonly used during exam seasons, especially around the 高考 (college entrance exam) period. Refers to anyone sitting for a formal examination.

例句

1. 考生们在教室里等考试开始。
2. 今年有很多考生参加考试。
3. 考生不能带手机进考场。

用法指南

语境: exams, education, official

语气: formal

正确说法

• 所有考生请注意。(All examinees, please pay attention.)
• 考生可以提前十分钟进入考场。(Examinees may enter the exam room ten minutes early.)

错误说法

• 不要把普通学生叫考生 (Don't call all students 考生 — only use it when referring to someone in the context of taking an exam)

起源与历史

Compound of 考 (to test, to examine) and 生 (student, person). Literally 'test student.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal