参考

cān kǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. consultation
2. reference
3. to consult
4. to refer

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

咨询

zī xún

to consult

征求意见

引用

yǐn yòng

to quote

作为依据

Synonyms

1 item

查阅

chá yuè

to consult

查考资料、书籍等

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配“参考意见”“参考资料”，不说“参考书”时多用“参考书”。

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

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Example Sentences

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我参考了很多书，才写完这篇文章。

I consulted many books to finish writing this article.

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Words Containing 参考

for reference only

for reference only

cited material

reference book

reference material

reference ellipsoid (geodesy)

参考消息

cān kǎo xiāo xī

Reference News (PRC limited-distribution daily newspaper)

frame of reference

reference material

Child Words of 参考

to check

to take part in

ginseng

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