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考進

简考进 · 繁考進

Mandarin · pinyin kǎo jìn

to gain entry by passing an exam; to be admitted to (a college etc)

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考: kǎo · examine, test; investigate
進: jìn · advance, make progress, enter
进: jìn · advance, make progress, enter

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3–4 · kao3 jin4

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