also: ガオガオ
noun
Gaokao; National College Entrance Examination (China)
Refers specifically to the standardized university entrance exam in China. Used in Japanese contexts when discussing Chinese education.
中国では、高考の結果が大学進学を大きく左右する。
In China, Gaokao results greatly influence university admissions.
彼は高考で高得点を取り、
He scored high on the Gaokao and entered Peking University.
Borrowed from Chinese 高考 (gāokǎo), literally 'high examination'. Used in Japanese to refer specifically to the Chinese exam.