HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 6
报考
To register (or apply) for an examination.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 6
Why does 报考 look like this?
'报' (bào) features the hand radical (扌) on the left, suggesting action or reporting, while '考' (kǎo) shows an old man (耂) and a stylized line, symbolizing testing or questioning based on experience. Together, they form the action of formally applying for an exam!