保送 (bǎosòng): to recommend for admission (to a school or program)

Meanings

1 to recommend for admission (to a school or program)
2 to grant direct enrollment without examination

Characters

保

bǎo

to protect; to guarantee; to recommend

送

sòng

to send; to escort; to deliver

Examples

他凭优异成绩被保送到北京大学。

Tā píng yōuyì chéngjì bèi bǎosòng dào Běijīng Dàxué.

He was recommended directly to Peking University based on his excellent grades.

她获得了保送资格，不用参加高考。

Tā huòdé le bǎosòng zīgé, bú yòng cānjiā Gāokǎo.

She earned the qualification for direct enrollment and doesn't need to take the Gaokao.

Tips

culture

保送 (direct recommendation for university) is a prestigious alternative to the 高考 (Gaokao, national college entrance exam). It is granted to exceptional students — national competition winners, top athletes, or students with outstanding academic records.