Jīnnián bàokǎo yánjiūshēng kǎoshì de rénshù yòu chuàng xīn gāo.
The number of applicants for the postgraduate exam hit a new record this year.
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culture
Usually called 考研 in daily speech. Held in late December nationally; results decide who enters Master's programs the following September. Competition has intensified hugely — 2024 saw over 4 million applicants.
usage
考研 is the verb/abbreviation (to sit the postgrad exam); 研究生考试 is the full noun form. 考研党 = students grinding for it.
