B1 verb Neutral

参考

/tsʰankʰwɤ/

To consult or use as a source of information; to refer to.

Examples

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1

你可以参考一下别人的意见。

You can refer to other people's opinions.

2

本文参考了大量的历史文献。

This article refers to a large amount of historical literature.

3

我就参考参考,不一定照做。

I'm just using it as a reference, I might not follow it.

Word Family

Noun
参考
Verb
参考
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Memory Tip

'参' (consult) + '考' (examine). Consult and examine something for info.

Quick Quiz

写论文时,必须在文末列出所有的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 参考文献

Examples

1

你可以参考一下别人的意见。

everyday

You can refer to other people's opinions.

2

本文参考了大量的历史文献。

formal

This article refers to a large amount of historical literature.

3

我就参考参考,不一定照做。

informal

I'm just using it as a reference, I might not follow it.

4

参考文献列表应放在论文末尾。

academic

The reference list should be placed at the end of the paper.

5

请参考随附的年度报告。

business

Please refer to the attached annual report.

Word Family

Noun
参考
Verb
参考

Common Collocations

参考文献 references / bibliography
参考资料 reference materials
仅供参考 for reference only
参考书 reference book
参考价值 reference value

Common Phrases

参考消息

Reference News (a famous newspaper)

Often Confused With

参考 vs 参照

Cānzhào is often 'to follow a model'; Cānkǎo is more generally 'to look at for info'.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for describing the sources of information in academic writing or presentations.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing '参考' (reference) with '参加' (participate).

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Memory Tip

'参' (consult) + '考' (examine). Consult and examine something for info.

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Word Origin

From 'cān' (to join/consult) and 'kǎo' (to examine).

Grammar Patterns

参考... 供某人参考

Quick Quiz

写论文时,必须在文末列出所有的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 参考文献

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