A2 verb Neutral #3,500 most common 1 min read

考过

kǎo guò /kǎo guò/

“考过” means you have taken and successfully passed an exam in the past.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates successful completion of a past exam.
  • Common in education and work contexts.
  • Focuses on passing, not the process.

Overview

“考过” 是一个非常常用的中文动词短语,由“考”(考试)和“过”(表示完成或经历)组成。它主要用来描述一个人成功通过了某项考试或测试的经历。这个词语在日常交流中非常普遍,尤其是在谈论学习、工作或资格认证等话题时。

“考过” 通常用在陈述句中,用来回顾过去的经历。它强调的是“通过”这个结果,而不是考试的具体过程。时态上,它隐含了过去发生的事情。例如,当一个人说“我考过这个科目了”,意思是他参加了这个科目的考试并且成绩合格。

日常生活:人们在讨论是否具备某项技能或资格时,可能会提到相关的考试经历,比如驾照考试、语言能力考试等。

“合格”是一个形容词,表示达到要求的标准。考试“合格”就是“考过”了,但“合格”也可以用于其他方面,不一定指考试。

“考上”通常指通过某项选拔性考试,成功进入某个学校(如大学)或获得某个职位。它侧重于“被录取”或“成功进入”的结果,而“考过”更侧重于“通过考试”这个动作本身。

“通过考试”是“考过”更书面化、更正式的说法,意思完全相同,但“考过”在口语中更常用,更自然。

Examples

1

我去年已经考过这个科目了。

everyday

I already passed this subject last year.

2

他声称自己考过多次托福考试。

formal

He claims to have taken the TOEFL exam multiple times.

3

这驾照考试,我早考过了。

informal

This driver's license test? I passed it long ago.

4

研究表明,成功考过专业资格认证的从业者薪资更高。

academic

Research indicates that practitioners who have successfully passed professional qualification certifications earn higher salaries.

Common Collocations

考过试 passed the test/exam
考过级 passed a level (e.g., in martial arts, music)
考过关 passed a hurdle/stage

Common Phrases

我考过这个了

I've passed this one.

你考过四级吗?

Have you passed CET-4?

他还没考过

He hasn't passed it yet.

Often Confused With

考过 vs 考上

'考过' means to pass an exam. '考上' specifically means to be admitted to a school or organization after passing a competitive exam.

考过 vs 通过

'通过' is a general verb meaning 'to pass' or 'to get through'. '考过' is a specific application of '通过' to exams or tests.

Grammar Patterns

主语 + 已经 + 考过 + (宾语)+ 了 主语 + 考过 + (宾语)+ (了)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Primarily used in spoken Chinese to refer to having successfully completed an exam. It implies a past event. Can be used for various types of tests, from academic to professional certifications. Adding '了' at the end often emphasizes completion.


Common Mistakes

Avoid using '考过' for future events; use phrases like '将要考' (will take an exam) or '希望考过' (hope to pass). Do not confuse it with '考上', which implies admission to an institution.

Tips

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Emphasize Past Success

Use '考过' to confidently state you've passed a test. It's a common way to share your academic or professional achievements.

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Avoid Future Tense

'考过' refers to a completed action. Don't use it directly to talk about future exams; use phrases like '要考' (to take an exam) or '希望考过' (hope to pass).

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Importance of Exams

In Chinese culture, passing exams is often a significant milestone for academic and career progression, making '考过' a frequently discussed topic.

Word Origin

The word is a combination of '考' (kǎo), meaning 'to test' or 'to examine', and '过' (guò), a particle indicating completion or past experience. Together, they signify the successful completion of an examination.

Cultural Context

Exams play a crucial role in Chinese society, determining access to education and career opportunities. Therefore, discussing whether one has '考过' a particular exam is a common and important topic.

Memory Tip

Think of '考' (exam) and '过' (past/already done). You've 'done' the 'exam', meaning you passed it.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“考过” 表示你参加了考试并且通过了。“没考过” 则表示你参加了考试但没有通过,或者根本没有参加过这个考试。

不一定。在有上下文的情况下,对方通常能理解你指的是哪个考试。如果需要明确,可以说“我考过英语四级了”或“我考过驾照了”。

“考过” 本身是表示完成的,所以不直接用于将来时态。如果想表达将来通过考试的愿望,可以说“我希望明年能考过这个考试”或者“我一定会考过的”。

“考试” 是名词,指进行测试的活动或测试本身。“考过” 是动词短语,表示已经成功完成了这个“考试”活动。

Test Yourself

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我___英语四级考试,但是没通过。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 考过

这里需要表示参加过但未通过,所以“考过”是正确的,表示经历过这个考试。

multiple choice

关于“考过”的用法,哪个选项是正确的?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他已经考过这个驾照考试了。

选项B描述了一个过去完成的动作,符合“考过”的用法。选项A和D是将来时态,选项C表示未曾经历过,但通常用“没考过”或“没上过大学”。

sentence building

请用“考过”和“我”、“这个”、“考试”、“已经”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我已经考过这个考试了。

“已经”放在句首或主语后都可以,“了”表示动作的完成,使句子更自然。

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