At the A1 level, you only need to know that '考分' (kǎofēn) means the number you get on a test. Think of it like 'test points'. You use it with simple numbers. For example, 'My 考分 is 90'. You might hear your teacher say this word when they give back your homework or a small quiz. It is a noun. You can remember it by '考' (test) and '分' (points).
At the A2 level, you should be able to use '考分' in simple sentences with verbs like '有' (have) or '是' (is). You can describe if a score is '高' (high) or '低' (low). You are starting to talk about your school life in China or with a Chinese tutor. You might say, 'I want a high 考分'. You should also know that '分' is the measure word for points. So '90 考分' is usually said as '考分是九十分'.
At the B1 level, you can use '考分' to discuss more complex topics like your study habits or your feelings about exams. You can use it with verbs like '提高' (improve) or '担心' (worry about). You should understand that '考分' is more specific than '成绩'. For example, you can say 'My 成绩 is good, but my math 考分 is low'. This means you are doing well overall, but that one specific test score was not good.
At the B2 level, you can use '考分' in the context of the Chinese education system. You can discuss '录取考分线' (admission cutoff scores) and how '考分' affects university entrance. You should be comfortable using it in formal writing, such as an essay about education. You can also use related terms like '平均分' (average score) and understand the social pressure associated with '考分' in East Asian cultures.
At the C1 level, you understand the nuances between '考分', '分数', and '等第'. You can use '考分' to analyze educational policy or statistical data. You might discuss the '考分通胀' (grade inflation) or the '考分差距' (score gap) between different regions. You can use the word in academic discussions about standardized testing and its validity as a measure of intelligence versus rote memorization.
At the C2 level, '考分' is a tool for deep cultural and sociological analysis. You can write about the historical roots of '考分' reaching back to the Imperial Examination system. You can critique the '应试教育' (exam-oriented education) model and its reliance on '考分' as a singular metric of merit. You use the word fluently in high-level debates about meritocracy, social mobility, and the psychological impact of competitive testing.

考分 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • 考分 refers specifically to the numerical points earned on an exam.
  • It is a noun commonly used in academic and formal testing contexts.
  • It is different from 'grades' (A, B, C) and general success (成绩).
  • It is a high-stakes word in Chinese culture, especially regarding the Gaokao.

The term 考分 (kǎofēn) is a compound noun in Chinese that directly translates to 'exam score' or 'test points'. It is composed of two characters: 考 (kǎo), meaning 'to examine' or 'test', and 分 (fēn), meaning 'points' or 'marks'. In the context of the Chinese education system, which is historically and culturally centered around high-stakes testing, this word carries significant weight. It refers specifically to the numerical value achieved on an assessment, rather than the qualitative 'grade' (like A, B, or C) or the broader sense of 'achievement'.

Literal Meaning
Exam (考) + Points (分). It focuses on the quantitative result of an evaluation.
Common Contexts
Standardized tests like the Gaokao (National College Entrance Exam), HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test), midterms, and finals.

这次数学考试,我的考分是九十八分。(Zhè cì shùxué kǎoshì, wǒ de kǎofēn shì jiǔshíbā fēn.) - For this math exam, my score was 98.

You will hear this word most frequently in academic environments. For a Chinese student, the 考分 is not just a number; it is a metric of effort, a source of family pride, or sometimes, intense pressure. Unlike the broader term 成绩 (chéngjì), which can mean 'results' or 'success' in sports or business, 考分 is almost exclusively reserved for the academic domain. It is the raw data of the educational journey.

考分并不代表一切。(Gāokǎo fēn bìng bù dàibiǎo yīqiè.) - High exam scores don't represent everything.

Using 考分 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun. It is frequently the subject or the object of sentences related to evaluation. Because it represents a numerical value, it is often paired with adjectives like 高 (gāo - high) and 低 (dī - low), or verbs like 提高 (tígāo - to improve/raise) and 查询 (cháxún - to check/inquire).

Verb Pairing
Common verbs: 查 (check), 报 (report), 拿到 (get/receive), 超过 (surpass).

学生们都在网上查询自己的考分。(Xuéshengmen dōu zài wǎngshàng cháxún zìjǐ de kǎofēn.) - Students are all checking their exam scores online.

In more formal academic discussions, you might see 考分 used to describe statistical trends. For example, a school might analyze the 'average exam score' (平均考分). It is also used in the context of admission requirements. Universities often set a 'cutoff score' (录取考分线 or simply 分数线), which is the minimum 考分 required for entry. Note that in colloquial speech, people might shorten it to just 分 (fēn), but using the full word 考分 adds clarity and a slightly more formal tone.

他的考分比去年提高了很多。(Tā de kǎofēn bǐ qùnián tígāole hěnduō.) - His exam score improved a lot compared to last year.

If you are in China during the month of June, 考分 will be one of the most mentioned words in the country. This is the time of the Gaokao. News anchors will report on the 'highest exam scores' (最高考分) in each province, and families will gather around computers to 'check scores' (查考分). It is a national obsession because these scores determine which university a student can attend, which in turn significantly impacts their career trajectory.

Media Usage
Headlines often use '考分' to discuss educational equity or the difficulty of a particular year's test papers.

新闻报道了今年高考的平均考分。(Xīnwén bàodǎole jīnnián gāokǎo de píngjūn kǎofēn.) - The news reported the average exam scores for this year's Gaokao.

Outside of major national exams, you will hear this in parent-teacher conferences. A teacher might tell a parent, 'Your child's 考分 is very stable,' meaning they consistently score well. Students among themselves often compare 考分, though this is sometimes discouraged by schools to reduce stress. In the workplace, if you are taking professional certification exams (like for accounting or law), your colleagues will ask about your 考分 once the results are released.

父母总是非常看重孩子的考分。(Fùmǔ zǒngshì fēicháng kànzhòng háizi de kǎofēn.) - Parents always place great importance on their children's exam scores.

The most common mistake for English speakers is confusing 考分 with the word for 'sports score' or 'game score'. In Chinese, the score in a football match or a video game is 比分 (bǐfēn) or 得分 (défēn). Using 考分 in a sports context would sound very strange, as if the athletes were taking a written test on the field.

Incorrect Usage
*这场球赛的考分是多少? (Incorrect) -> 这场球赛的比分是多少? (Correct)

Another error is using 考分 when you actually mean 'grade' in terms of a level (like A, B, C). While a 考分 of 95 might result in a grade of 'A', the 'A' itself is called an 等级 (děngjí) or 等第 (děngdì). If you want to talk about your general academic standing or 'grades' in a broader sense, 成绩 (chéngjì) is more appropriate. 成绩 can include your homework, participation, and overall performance, whereas 考分 is strictly the number on the paper.

不要只关心考分,也要注意综合素质。(Bùyào zhǐ guānxīn kǎofēn, yě yào zhùyì zōnghé sùzhì.) - Don't just care about exam scores; also pay attention to overall qualities.

To speak Chinese naturally, you need to distinguish between several words that all relate to 'scores' or 'results'. While 考分 is specific, these other terms have their own niches:

成绩 (chéngjì)
The most common word for 'grades' or 'results'. It is broader than 考分 and can be used for work performance or sports as well.
分数 (fēnshù)
Literally 'fraction' or 'score'. It is very similar to 考分 but is more general. You can use 分数 for any kind of points, not just exams.
得分 (défēn)
Often used as a verb-object phrase meaning 'to get points' or 'the points scored' in a game or specific question.

虽然他的考分很高,但他的实际能力还需要提高。(Suīrán tā de kǎofēn hěn gāo, dàn tā de shíjì nénglì hái xūyào tígāo.) - Although his exam score is high, his practical ability still needs to improve.

When choosing between these, ask yourself: Am I talking about the specific number on an academic test? If yes, 考分 is perfect. Am I talking about my general performance in a class? Use 成绩. Am I talking about how many points a basketball player scored? Use 得分.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

In ancient China, the '考分' wasn't always a number; it was often a ranking or a qualitative assessment by the Emperor's examiners.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /kaʊ fɛn/
US /kaʊ fɛn/
Equal stress on both syllables.
هم‌قافیه با
高分 (gāofēn) 身份 (shēnfèn) 水分 (shuǐfèn) 勤奋 (qínfèn) 本分 (běnfèn) 过分 (guòfèn) 天分 (tiānfèn) 缘分 (yuánfèn)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 'fen' like 'fin'.
  • Using the wrong tone for 'kao' (making it sound like '靠' - lean).

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Characters are basic but '考' can be confused with similar looking ones.

نوشتن 3/5

'考' has a specific stroke order that beginners often mess up.

صحبت کردن 1/5

Easy to pronounce if you know the tones.

گوش دادن 2/5

Commonly heard in school contexts.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

考试

بعداً یاد بگیرید

成绩 录取 平均 排名 状元

پیشرفته

应试教育 素质教育 录取分数线 百分制 绩点

گرامر لازم

Measure words for scores

九十分 (90 points). The word '分' acts as the measure word.

Noun attribution with '的'

数学的考分 (Math exam score).

Comparison with '比'

我的考分比他高。

Adverbs of degree

考分非常高。

Cause and effect

因为考分低,所以他没及格。

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

我的考分是八十分。

My exam score is 80.

Subject + 是 + Score.

2

你的考分高吗?

Is your exam score high?

Simple question with 吗.

3

老师看我的考分。

The teacher looks at my exam score.

Subject + Verb + Object.

4

考分很重要。

Exam scores are important.

Noun + Adjective.

5

我不喜欢低考分。

I don't like low exam scores.

Negative sentence with 不.

6

他的考分是一百分!

His exam score is 100!

Expressing a perfect score.

7

这是你的考分。

This is your exam score.

Demonstrative pronoun + 是.

8

考分是多少?

What is the exam score?

Question with 多少.

1

我需要提高我的考分。

I need to improve my exam score.

Verb 提高 + Object 考分.

2

他的考分比我高。

His exam score is higher than mine.

Comparison using 比.

3

你可以在网上查考分。

You can check exam scores online.

Verb 查 + 考分.

4

这次考试的考分还没出来。

The scores for this exam haven't come out yet.

Negative with 还没.

5

虽然他很努力,但考分不高。

Although he works hard, his score isn't high.

Conjunction 虽然...但是...

6

你的汉语考分是多少?

What is your Chinese exam score?

Specific subject + 考分.

7

老师在报考分。

The teacher is announcing the exam scores.

Verb 报 (report/announce).

8

拿到高考分很难。

It is hard to get a high exam score.

Verb phrase as subject.

1

父母很在意我的考分。

My parents care a lot about my exam scores.

在意 (to care about).

2

考分并不能代表一个人的能力。

Exam scores don't necessarily represent a person's ability.

并不能 (doesn't necessarily).

3

他因为考分低而感到难过。

He feels sad because his exam score is low.

因为...而... structure.

4

通过努力,她的考分提高了很多。

Through hard work, her exam score improved a lot.

通过 (through) + Method.

5

这次数学竞赛的考分普遍不高。

The scores for this math competition were generally not high.

普遍 (generally).

6

我们需要统计一下班级的平均考分。

We need to calculate the class's average exam score.

统计 (to count/calculate).

7

为了得到高考分,他每天复习到深夜。

To get a high score, he reviews until late at night every day.

为了 (in order to) + Purpose.

8

你对自己的考分满意吗?

Are you satisfied with your exam score?

对...满意 (satisfied with...).

1

考分是申请这所大学的关键因素。

Exam score is a key factor in applying to this university.

关键因素 (key factor).

2

由于考分没达到录取线,他没被录取。

Since his score didn't reach the admission line, he wasn't accepted.

由于 (due to) + Reason.

3

这种评价方式过于依赖考分了。

This evaluation method relies too much on exam scores.

过于依赖 (rely too much on).

4

考分的波动反映了学生学习状态的变化。

Fluctuations in exam scores reflect changes in students' learning states.

反映 (reflect).

5

学校应该关注学生的全面发展,而不是只看考分。

Schools should focus on students' all-round development, not just scores.

而不是 (rather than).

6

考分的高低往往决定了学生的选择权。

The level of exam scores often determines students' right to choose.

高低 (level/height).

7

这些考分数据需要进行加密处理。

These exam score data need to be encrypted.

进行...处理 (to carry out processing).

8

他以优异的考分考入了理想的高中。

He entered his ideal high school with excellent exam scores.

以... (with/by means of).

1

考分差距在一定程度上揭示了教育资源分配的不均。

The score gap to some extent reveals the uneven distribution of educational resources.

在一定程度上 (to a certain extent).

2

过分强调考分可能会扼杀学生的创造力。

Overemphasizing exam scores might stifle students' creativity.

扼杀 (to stifle/strangle).

3

研究表明,考分与家庭背景之间存在显著的相关性。

Research shows a significant correlation between exam scores and family background.

显著的相关性 (significant correlation).

4

虽然考分是客观的,但考试内容往往带有主观偏见。

While scores are objective, exam content often carries subjective bias.

带有...偏见 (carries bias).

5

政府正在尝试改革以考分为唯一标准的录取制度。

The government is trying to reform the admission system that uses scores as the sole criterion.

以...为唯一标准 (using... as the sole standard).

6

考分通胀使得用人单位越来越难以筛选优秀人才。

Grade inflation makes it increasingly difficult for employers to screen top talent.

使得 (makes/causes).

7

在这一体系下,考分成了衡量成功的终极指标。

Under this system, exam scores have become the ultimate metric for measuring success.

终极指标 (ultimate metric).

8

考分的公布引发了社会各界对应试教育的广泛讨论。

The release of exam scores sparked widespread discussion about exam-oriented education.

引发...讨论 (sparked discussion).

1

考分崇拜是科举制度在现代教育中的一种心理投射。

Exam score worship is a psychological projection of the Imperial Examination system in modern education.

心理投射 (psychological projection).

2

我们应当审视考分背后所隐含的权力逻辑与社会分层。

We should examine the power logic and social stratification implied behind exam scores.

审视 (examine/scrutinize).

3

考分不仅是学业水平的体现,更是社会资源配置的准入证。

Exam scores are not only a reflection of academic level but also an entry permit for social resource allocation.

不仅是...更是... (not only... but also...).

4

单一的考分评价体系难以涵盖人类智能的多样性与复杂性。

A singular score evaluation system can hardly encompass the diversity and complexity of human intelligence.

涵盖 (encompass/cover).

5

考分异化为一种异化的劳动成果,使学生失去了学习的本真乐趣。

Exam scores have alienated into an alienated labor product, causing students to lose the true joy of learning.

异化 (alienation).

6

在数字化时代,考分被量化为大数据,用于精准预测学生的未来成就。

In the digital age, exam scores are quantified into big data to precisely predict students' future achievements.

量化 (quantified).

7

这种对考分的极致追求,折射出当代社会对不确定性的深层恐惧。

This extreme pursuit of exam scores reflects the deep-seated fear of uncertainty in contemporary society.

折射 (reflects/mirrors).

8

教育的本质在于育人,而非将学生简化为档案袋里的考分。

The essence of education lies in cultivating people, rather than simplifying students into scores in a file.

在于...而非... (lies in... rather than...).

ترکیب‌های رایج

高考分
查考分
平均考分
统计考分
录取考分
提高考分
核对考分
公布考分
考分线
低考分

عبارات رایج

考分排名

— Ranking based on exam scores.

考分排名并不公开。

考分至上

— The belief that scores are the most important thing.

考分至上的观念需要改变。

考分差距

— The difference between scores.

我们要缩小考分差距。

考分结构

— The breakdown of an exam score.

考分结构包括平时成绩。

原始考分

— Raw exam score (before adjustment).

这是你的原始考分。

标准考分

— Standardized score.

标准考分更公平。

考分查询系统

— Exam score inquiry system.

考分查询系统崩溃了。

满分考分

— A perfect exam score.

他得到了满分考分。

考分统计表

— Score statistics sheet.

请看考分统计表。

考分单

— Score report/slip.

他在等他的考分单。

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

考分 vs 比分

Used for sports scores (e.g., 2-1 in soccer).

考分 vs 百分

Means 100 points or 'percent' (百分之...).

考分 vs 考勤

Means attendance (sounds slightly similar).

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"高分低能"

— High scores but low ability; good at tests but poor at practical skills.

我们不能培养高分低能的学生。

Commonly used in education debates.
"一分之差"

— A difference of just one point.

他以一分之差落榜了。

Neutral
"分秒必争"

— Every second counts (often said regarding exam preparation).

备考期间要分秒必争。

Inspirational
"名列前茅"

— To be among the best (literally: at the front of the reeds).

他的考分总是名列前茅。

Formal/Commendatory
"金榜题名"

— To succeed in a top-level exam (literally: name on the golden list).

祝你金榜题名!

Traditional/Polite
"名落孙山"

— To fail an exam (literally: name behind Sun Shan).

他不幸名落孙山。

Literary/Slightly Humorous
"独占鳌头"

— To come in first place (literally: standing alone on the turtle's head).

他在这次考试中独占鳌头。

Formal/Literary
"鱼跃龙门"

— A huge success (literally: a carp jumping over the dragon gate).

考上大学就像鱼跃龙门。

Idiomatic/Metaphorical
"分毫无差"

— Not a single bit of error (can refer to score calculation).

他的考分核对后分毫无差。

Formal
"差之毫厘,谬以千里"

— A tiny mistake leads to a huge failure (relevant to exam accuracy).

考场上要细心,差之毫厘,谬以千里。

Proverbial

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

考分 vs 成绩

Both mean 'results'.

成绩 is general success or grades; 考分 is strictly the numerical test score.

工作成

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

我的考分是 [Number]。

我的考分是九十分。

A2

[Subject] 的考分很 [Adjective]。

他的考分很高。

B1

为了 [Goal], 我想提高考分。

为了上大学,我想提高考分。

B2

虽然考分 [Condition], 但是 [Result]。

虽然考分不低,但是他没被录取。

C1

考分反映了 [Abstract Noun]。

考分反映了教育资源的不平等。

C2

对考分的追求折射出 [Sociological Concept]。

对考分的追求折射出社会的焦虑。

Any

查 [Subject] 考分。

查英语考分。

Any

[Number] 是录取考分线。

500分是录取考分线。

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

考试 (exam)
分数 (score)
分数线 (cutoff line)
评分 (grading)

فعل‌ها

考 (to test)
分 (to divide/distribute - in other contexts)

صفت‌ها

考究 (meticulous - related to 'kao')
分明 (distinct)

مرتبط

成绩
等第
录取
排名
状元

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in educational contexts.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a 'COW' (Kao) getting 'FUN' (Fen) points on its test.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a large red number written on a white paper with a stamp of a Chinese character '考'.

شبکه واژگان

School Teacher Test Paper Number Success Pressure Future

چالش

Try to say 'My exam score is 100' in Chinese every time you finish a task today.

ریشه کلمه

Composed of '考' (kǎo) and '分' (fēn). '考' originally referred to an elderly person or ancestors, later evolving to mean 'to verify' or 'examine'. '分' depicts a knife dividing something, representing 'parts' or 'points'.

معنای اصلی: The verified numerical points of an assessment.

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese).

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when asking Chinese friends about their '考分'. If the score was low, it can be a very sensitive and shameful topic.

Western systems often emphasize 'Grades' (A-F) or GPA, whereas Chinese systems focus heavily on the raw score out of 100 or 750.

The Gaokao documentary 'Gaokao' (2015). The idiom '金榜题名'. Modern TV dramas like 'A Love for Dilemma' (小舍得).

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At school

  • 查考分
  • 考分公布了
  • 我的考分不高
  • 核对考分

With parents

  • 考分怎么样?
  • 考分提高了
  • 别担心考分
  • 奖励高考分

University application

  • 录取考分线
  • 投档考分
  • 考分要求
  • 考分排名

News report

  • 平均考分
  • 最高考分
  • 考分波动
  • 考分公平

Teacher's office

  • 统计考分
  • 分析考分
  • 考分误差
  • 登记考分

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"你查到你的汉语考分了吗? (Did you check your Chinese exam score?)"

"你觉得考分重要还是能力重要? (Do you think scores or ability is more important?)"

"这次考试的平均考分是多少? (What was the average score for this exam?)"

"如果考分不理想,你会难过吗? (If the score is not ideal, will you be sad?)"

"你们国家的录取考分线高吗? (Is the admission cutoff score high in your country?)"

موضوعات نگارش

写一写你拿到最高考分的一次经历。 (Write about a time you got your highest exam score.)

讨论一下为什么考分在中国这么重要。 (Discuss why exam scores are so important in China.)

你对目前的考分评价体系有什么看法? (What are your views on the current score evaluation system?)

描述一次你查考分时的心情。 (Describe your feelings when checking an exam score.)

如果我们没有考分,教育会变成什么样? (If we didn't have exam scores, what would education become?)

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