참조하다
To refer to something for information or evidence. It is commonly used when citing sources or looking at additional materials.
Examples
3 of 5보고서를 작성할 때 논문을 참조했다.
I referred to the thesis when writing the report.
지도를 참조해서 길을 찾아갔다.
I found the way by referring to the map.
회의 자료를 참조해 주시기 바랍니다.
Please refer to the meeting materials.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Cham-Jo: Think of 'Chime' (alert) and 'Joe' (a person). Joe chimes in with a reference.
Quick Quiz
통계 자료는 부록을 ( ) 하시기 바랍니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 참조
Examples
보고서를 작성할 때 논문을 참조했다.
academicI referred to the thesis when writing the report.
지도를 참조해서 길을 찾아갔다.
everydayI found the way by referring to the map.
회의 자료를 참조해 주시기 바랍니다.
businessPlease refer to the meeting materials.
설명서를 참조하면 쉽게 조립할 수 있어.
informalYou can assemble it easily if you refer to the manual.
과거의 사례를 참조하여 결정을 내렸다.
formalThe decision was made by referring to past cases.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
참조 사항
reference notes
참조인
reference person
별첨 참조
see attachment
Often Confused With
참고하다 is more general for getting help/info; 참조하다 is slightly more formal and specific to cross-referencing or citing.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Reading instructions like 'Refer to the following paragraphs'.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '인용하다' (to quote); 참조하다 is to look at for info, not necessarily copying the words.
Memory Tip
Cham-Jo: Think of 'Chime' (alert) and 'Joe' (a person). Joe chimes in with a reference.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 참 (參 - participate/refer) and 조 (照 - shine/illuminate).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
통계 자료는 부록을 ( ) 하시기 바랍니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 참조
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상술하다
B2To explain something in great detail or describe specifically.
제기하다
B2To bring up a question, problem, or opinion for discussion or consideration.
요약
B1A brief statement or account of the main points of something longer. It condenses information into a shorter form.
예시하다
B1To give or show an example for clarity. A common instruction in TOEFL tasks to provide specific examples.
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