On June 9, students run cheerfully out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily) 

On June 9, students run cheerfully out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily) 

On June 9, students run cheerfully out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily)

On June 9, students run cheerfully out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directlyexpressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily)

On June 9, parents wait outside the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily) 

On June 9, a student receives flowers and wishes from her family at the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as she finishes her last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily)

On June 9, students receive flowers and wishes from their parents at the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily)

On June 9, students receive flowers and wishes from their parents at the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily)

On June 9, students receive flowers and wishes from their parents at the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Guo Liliang, Hunan Daily)

At noon on June 9, students run cheerfully out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tian Chao, Hunan Daily)

At noon on June 9, parents wait outside the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tian Chao, Hunan Daily)

At noon on June 9, students uplift their teacher, running out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tian Chao, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, parents greet their children cheerfully at the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, parents and their children pose for photos outside the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The school is brimming with a warm and tender atmosphere. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, parents and their children pose for photos outside the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The school is brimming with a warm and tender atmosphere. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, parents and their children pose for photos outside the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The school is brimming with a warm and tender atmosphere. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directlyexpressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, a parent greets her child cheerfully outside the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, parents wait for their children joyfully outside the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On the afternoon of June 9, parents and their children pose for photos outside the national college entrance examination site at Mingde High School in Changsha. The school is brimming with a warm and tender atmosphere. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. Joy was written on the faces of students and parents, simply and directly expressing the kind of happiness that comes when the gaokao is finally over. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)

On June 9, students run out of the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Shuangfeng County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Li Jianxin)

On June 9, a student receives a sunflower from her mother as she walks out of the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Shuangfeng County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Li Jianxin)

On June 9, a student receives flowers and poses for a photo with her mother at the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Jiahe County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Huang Chuntao)

On June 9, students walk out of the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Jiahe County with smiles on their faces. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Huang Chuntao)

On June 9, a student embraces her parents as she walks out of the national college entrance examination site at the Minzu Middle School of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Peng Jing)

On June 9, a teacher receives a special "certificate of award" from her grade-three students who have just finished the national college entrance examination at the Secondary Vocational School of Jiangyong County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Tian Rurui)

On June 9, students run out of the national college entrance examination site at the Changjun Meixihu School of Changsha as they finish their last subject. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Li Jianuo)

On June 9, family members hold high a sunflower while waiting eagerly outside the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Xintian County, wishing the student every success in the exam. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Zhong Weifeng)

On June 9, a parent holds flowers while waiting eagerly outside the national college entrance examination site at the First Minzu Middle School of Chengbu Miao Autonomous County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Yan Qinlong)

On June 9, a student receives flowers from his parents as he walks out of the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Dong'an County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Cai Xiaoping)

On June 9, a police officer guides a bus to drive away from the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Jiangyong County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Tian Rurui)

On June 9, parents greet their children with flowers and big hugs outside the national college entrance examination site at First Middle School of Lingling District, Yongzhou City. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Wen Jiaxing)

On June 9, a parent takes a photo for a student and his mother outside the national college entrance examination site at the High School of Zixing City. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/He Honghai)

On June 9, parents wait outside the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Jiang Yi)

On June 9, students rush out of the national college entrance examination site at the First High School of Changsha. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Jiang Yi)

On June 9, students take photos with their parents at the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Xintian County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Liu Guixiong and Chen Zhining)

On June 9, a parent holds flowers waiting for his child who is taking the national college entrance examination at the First Middle School of Lixian County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Bai Yipu)

On June 9, students rush out of the national college entrance examination site at the First Middle School of Linwu County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Chen Weiping)

On June 9, a parent kisses her son who has just completed the national college entrance examination at the First Middle School of Linwu County. The national college entrance examination, also known as the gaokao, came to an end across Hunan on that day. (Photo/Chen Weiping)

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.  

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: hunantoday