考古家 Traditional form: 考古家 Pinyin (reading): kǎogǔjiā Definitions: archaeologist Characters: 考 - to test, to investigate, to examine 古 - old, classic, ancient 家 - house, home, residence; family Traditional characters: 考 - to test, to investigate, to examine 古 - old, classic, ancient 家 - house, home, residence; family