Definition
主考官 refers to the chief examiner or head of an examination panel — the person in charge of administering and evaluating an exam or interview. While the term originated in imperial civil-service exams, it is widely used today for modern contexts such as the gaokao, professional certifications, and job interviews. Unlike some English glosses that imply an exclusively historical role, 主考官 is a common contemporary word.
n.
chief examinerhead examiner (in charge of an exam or interview panel)
Examples
- 主考官。Gāokǎo de zhǔ kǎo guān yángé jiāndū kǎochǎng jìlǜ.The chief examiner of the gaokao strictly supervises exam discipline.
- ，主考官。Miànshì shí, zhǔ kǎo guān wèn le wǒ jǐ gè zhuānyè wèntí.During the interview, the chief examiner asked me several professional questions.
- 主考官。Zhè wèi zhǔ kǎo guān yǐ gōngpíng gōngzhèng wénmíng.This chief examiner is known for being fair and impartial.
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