ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gaokao

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɡaʊˈkaʊ/ · Part of speech noun

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

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

In recent years, education officials have made a number of proposals, including revising elementary and middle school textbooks to increase the proportion of guoxue, or the study of Chinese culture, and reducing the importance of English on some versions of the gaokao, or university entrance examination, in favor of a greater emphasis on the Chinese language.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include great-go, open admission, grade, little go, gakuen, gate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gaokao mean?

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

How do you use gaokao in a sentence?

In recent years, education officials have made a number of proposals, including revising elementary and middle school textbooks to increase the proportion of guoxue, or the study of Chinese culture, and reducing the importance of English on some versions of the gaokao, or university entrance examination, in favor of a greater emphasis on the Chinese language.

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