考核 (kǎohé) — assessment; to evaluate
HSK 5 | verb/noun | to assess, evaluate, or appraise performance; an assessment
考核 (kǎohé)
考核 means to formally assess, evaluate, or appraise someone's performance, qualifications, or results against a set of criteria. It is commonly used for employee performance reviews, academic assessments, and official evaluations.
Meanings
- [verb] to assess; to evaluate; to appraise (performance or qualifications)
- [noun] assessment; evaluation; appraisal
Example Sentences
公司每年对员工进行一次绩效考核，结果与奖金直接挂钩。 Gōngsī měi nián duì yuángōng jìnxíng yī cì jìxiào kǎohé, jiéguǒ yǔ jiǎngjīn zhíjiē guàgōu. The company conducts an annual performance assessment for employees, with the results directly linked to bonuses.
政府官员的考核指标不再单纯以GDP增速为主，还纳入了环境和民生指数。 Zhèngfǔ guānyuán de kǎohé zhǐbiāo bù zài dānchún yǐ GDP zēngsù wéi zhǔ, hái nàrùle huánjìng hé mínshēng zhǐshù. The assessment criteria for government officials no longer focus solely on GDP growth but also incorporate environmental and livelihood indices.
学员需通过严格的技能考核才能取得相应的职业资格证书。 Xuéyuán xū tōngguò yángé de jìnéng kǎohé cái néng qǔdé xiāngyìng de zhíyè zīgé zhèngshū. Trainees must pass a rigorous skills assessment before they can obtain the corresponding professional qualification certificate.
这次考核的重点是实际操作能力，而不仅仅是理论知识。 Zhè cì kǎohé de zhòngdiǎn shì shíjì cāozuò nénglì, ér bùjǐnjǐn shì lǐlùn zhīshì. The focus of this assessment is practical operational ability, not just theoretical knowledge.
考核结果显示，大多数员工在客户服务方面仍有较大提升空间。 Kǎohé jiéguǒ xiǎnshì, dàduōshù yuángōng zài kèhù fúwù fāngmiàn réng yǒu jiào dà tíshēng kōngjiān. The assessment results show that most employees still have significant room for improvement in customer service.
学校每学期末都会对学生的综合素养进行全面考核。 Xuéxiào měi xuéqī mò dōu huì duì xuéshēng de zōnghé sùyǎng jìnxíng quánmiàn kǎohé. At the end of each semester, the school conducts a comprehensive assessment of students' overall competencies.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 绩效考核 | performance assessment |
| 考核标准 | assessment criteria |
| 考核指标 | assessment indicators |
| 参加考核 | to take part in an assessment |
| 通过考核 | to pass an assessment |
| 考核结果 | assessment results |
Usage Notes
考核 is a formal term implying a systematic, criteria-based evaluation, as opposed to 测试 (test -- more about measuring knowledge) or 评估 (evaluate -- broader and more analytical). 考核 always has a formal institutional context: workplace, government, or educational institutions conducting structured appraisals.
The compound 绩效考核 (performance assessment) is one of the most common fixed phrases in Chinese HR and management discourse and is essential vocabulary for B2-level professional Chinese.
Memory Hook
考 (examine/test) + 核 (core/check carefully) -- examining all the way to the core; a thorough, formal assessment.