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备考

bèi kǎo

2-character word Traditional 備考

What 备考 means

1. to prepare for an exam
2. (of an appendix, note etc) for reference

The characters in 备考

• 备bèi(bound form) to prepare; to equip; (literary) fully; completely
• 考kǎoto beat; to hit; variant of 考

Example sentences

• 他通宵备考。
  He spent all night cramming for the test.
• 他们正在准备考试。
  They were girding for the exam.
• 我必须读书准备考试。
  I have to study for the test.
• 学生们正忙着准备考试。
  The students are busy preparing for the test.

Sounds the same

Read bèi kǎo, tone for tone, but written differently.

• 焙烤to bake; to roast; to kiln