to study; to research; to investigate or verify through evidence

to give or take an exam; to test someone's knowledge or skill; to check if someone knows something

to check; to inspect; to observe such as for attendance or presence

(bound form) one's deceased father; used in formal or ritual contexts

(archaic) to beat or strike; to hit a drum or bell; also used as a variant for 拷 kǎo meaning to torture

to test or examine; to take an examination; same as 考 kǎo

(literary) to beat or strike, such as a drum or musical instrument

to verify, audit, or check; to investigate; same as 考 kǎo

(literary) to study or research; to investigate; same as 考 kǎo