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考試院

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Mandarin · pinyin Kǎo shì yuàn

Examination Yuan, the qualification and appointment board under the constitution of Republic of China, then of Taiwan
exam board

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考: kǎo · examine, test; investigate
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院: yuàn · courtyard, yard, court; school
试: shì · test, try, experiment

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3–4–4 · Kao3 shi4 yuan4

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noun

Examination Yuan, the qualification and appointment board under the constitution of Republic of China
examination board

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