Episode
It's Gaokao time - Choosing your career path 高考季：选择你的职业道路
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- Takeaway Chinese
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 1805
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Summary
This year, China's national college entrance examination is underway. It marks a major milestone, as students begin to decide on different career paths and areas of specialization. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, we explore the professions people pursue today — and take a look back at the imperial examination system in ancient China. On the show: Niuniu & Steve. (08:43) What were the imperial exams like in ancient China? (16:58) Education systems in China today.