B1 noun Neutral

참고

[tɕʰam.ɡo]

The action of looking at something for information or using it as a basis for one's own work.

Examples

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1

이 책을 참고해서 숙제를 했어요.

I did my homework by referring to this book.

2

참고 문헌 목록을 작성해야 합니다.

You must create a list of references.

3

그냥 내 의견일 뿐이니까 참고만 해.

It's just my opinion, so just take it for reference.

Word Family

Noun
참고
Verb
참고하다
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Memory Tip

Cham-go (참고). Think of 'Go' to the 'Cham' (Truth) - referring to the truth.

Quick Quiz

논문을 쓸 때는 반드시 신뢰할 수 있는 ____ 문헌을 활용해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 참고

Examples

1

이 책을 참고해서 숙제를 했어요.

everyday

I did my homework by referring to this book.

2

참고 문헌 목록을 작성해야 합니다.

academic

You must create a list of references.

3

그냥 내 의견일 뿐이니까 참고만 해.

informal

It's just my opinion, so just take it for reference.

4

업무에 참고하시기 바랍니다.

formal

Please refer to this for your work.

5

과거 사례를 참고하여 계획을 세웁시다.

business

Let's make a plan by referring to past cases.

Word Family

Noun
참고
Verb
참고하다

Common Collocations

참고 문헌 reference literature / bibliography
참고 자료 reference material
참고하다 to refer to
참고가 되다 to be helpful for reference
참고 사항 reference notes

Common Phrases

참고로 말씀드리면

for your reference

참고용

for reference use

참고서

reference book/workbook

Often Confused With

참고 vs 참조

'참조' is slightly more formal and often used for cross-referencing documents.

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Usage Notes

Used when giving extra information or citing sources in an essay.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing '참고' (reference) with '창고' (warehouse/storage).

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Memory Tip

Cham-go (참고). Think of 'Go' to the 'Cham' (Truth) - referring to the truth.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '參' (participate/refer) and '考' (examine).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 참고하여 참고가 되길 바랍니다

Quick Quiz

논문을 쓸 때는 반드시 신뢰할 수 있는 ____ 문헌을 활용해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 참고

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