참고하다
To refer to or look at something for information or evidence.
Examples
3 of 5사전을 참고해서 단어의 뜻을 찾았다.
I referred to the dictionary to find the meaning of the word.
제안서를 작성할 때 이전 자료를 참고했다.
I referred to previous materials when writing the proposal.
논문을 쓸 때는 신뢰할 수 있는 출처를 참고해야 한다.
When writing a paper, you must refer to reliable sources.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Cham (Participate/Consult) + Go (Consider) = Consult and consider information.
Quick Quiz
보고서를 작성할 때 통계 자료를 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 참고
Examples
사전을 참고해서 단어의 뜻을 찾았다.
everydayI referred to the dictionary to find the meaning of the word.
제안서를 작성할 때 이전 자료를 참고했다.
businessI referred to previous materials when writing the proposal.
논문을 쓸 때는 신뢰할 수 있는 출처를 참고해야 한다.
academicWhen writing a paper, you must refer to reliable sources.
지도를 참고하여 목적지를 찾아가세요.
formalPlease refer to the map to find your destination.
내 의견은 그냥 참고만 해.
informalJust use my opinion for reference.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
참고로 말씀드리자면
for your reference...
참고가 되다
to be helpful/informative
참고를 부탁드리다
to ask someone to refer to something
Often Confused With
인용하다 is to directly quote, while 참고하다 is to use as a general information source.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic settings when discussing sources and citations.
Common Mistakes
Using '참조하다' and '참고하다' interchangeably is usually fine, but '참고' is more common for general information.
Memory Tip
Cham (Participate/Consult) + Go (Consider) = Consult and consider information.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean word from 參 (consult) and 考 (examine).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
보고서를 작성할 때 통계 자료를 ( )했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 참고
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
참가하다
B1To take part in an event, activity, or group. Very useful for IELTS topics regarding research studies, sports, or social activities.
서론
B1The opening part of a book, speech, or essay that introduces the main topic and provides context.
본론
B1The main body or principal part of a speech, book, or essay, where the main arguments and details are presented.
인용하다
B2To cite or quote someone else's words, ideas, or work to support an argument or provide information.
규명하다
B2To investigate and clearly explain the facts, causes, or circumstances of a matter. It is a staple verb for academic research and investigative journalism.
명시적
B2Clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. It describes something that is expressed in a definite way.
암묵적
B2Understood or implied without being directly stated. It describes something that is suggested but not explicitly expressed.
체계적
B2Being systematic, organized, or methodical according to a certain system or set of rules.
기인하다
B2To result from or be caused by a specific fact or event. It is a formal way to express causality.
상반되다
B2To be completely opposite or contradictory to each other. Used for opinions, results, or directions.
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