scientific expedition; imperial examination
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to conduct scientific investigation or exploration
Commonly used in the context of polar exploration, geological surveys, and field research. Can also function as a nominalized verb (e.g., 这次科考).
They conducted scientific expeditions deep into the Antarctic interior.
The scientific expedition team has been working in the field for three months.
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The results of this scientific expedition will fill many research gaps.
He gave up city life and chose to conduct scientific research on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
verb
to take the imperial civil service examination (historical)
archaicHistorical term referring to the imperial examination system in feudal China (科举制度). Typically used in literary or historical contexts.
To travel to the capital to take the imperial examination.
Having failed the imperial examination, he had no choice but to return home and teach.
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In ancient times, scholars studied hard for ten years just to travel to the capital and take the imperial examination to seek official rank.