B1 verb Formal

审查

/ʂən˧˥ ʈʂʰa˧˥/

To examine or inspect something formally, such as documents, plans, or films, often to determine if they are acceptable or follow regulations.

Examples

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1

我们需要审查你的申请材料。

We need to review your application materials.

2

法官将对该证据进行司法审查。

The judge will conduct a judicial review of the evidence.

3

帮我审查一下这封信有没有错别字。

Help me check if there are any typos in this letter.

Word Family

Noun
审查
Verb
审查
Adjective
审查中的
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Shen' (deeply) and 'Cha' (investigate).

Quick Quiz

在提交之前,经理必须___所有的财务报告。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 审查

Examples

1

我们需要审查你的申请材料。

everyday

We need to review your application materials.

2

法官将对该证据进行司法审查。

formal

The judge will conduct a judicial review of the evidence.

3

帮我审查一下这封信有没有错别字。

informal

Help me check if there are any typos in this letter.

4

所有学术论文在发表前都必须经过严格审查。

academic

All academic papers must undergo rigorous review before publication.

5

公司正在审查年度预算计划。

business

The company is reviewing the annual budget plan.

Word Family

Noun
审查
Verb
审查
Adjective
审查中的

Common Collocations

严格审查 strict review
审查程序 review procedure
接受审查 to undergo inspection
通过审查 to pass the review
审查制度 censorship system

Common Phrases

政治审查

political background check

安全审查

security clearance

内容审查

content censorship

Often Confused With

审查 vs 检查

检查 is a general check, while 审查 is a formal, institutional review or inspection.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in the context of government, law, and formal organizational procedures.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it for a quick casual check; it implies a more serious, formal process.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Shen' (deeply) and 'Cha' (investigate).

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Word Origin

From 'shen' (to try a case) and 'cha' (to investigate).

Grammar Patterns

审查 + noun (object) 受到/接受 + 审查
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Cultural Context

In China, it is often associated with the review of media content or government documents.

Quick Quiz

在提交之前,经理必须___所有的财务报告。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 审查

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