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TOPIK 4noun

수험생

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수험생이 · 수험생을

exam taker, test candidate (esp. for the college entrance exam)

Example

수능 날 아침에 수험생들이 시험장으로 들어가고 있어요.

On the morning of the CSAT, test takers are heading into the exam halls.

Word parts

수 receive험 test생 student

Literally 'student receiving a test'.

Good to know

Usually means high school seniors preparing for the 수능, though it works for any big exam.