保送

bǎosòng

verb #27,290

Meanings

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

Characters

to protect; to guarantee; to recommend

to send; to escort; to deliver

Examples

HSK 6

她获得了保送资格，不用参加高考。

Tā huòdé le bǎosòng zīgé, búyòng cānjiā Gāokǎo.

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

HSK 7-9

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.

Tips

culture

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

Stroke Order

保 bǎo

送 sòng