查询

chá xún

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to check
2. to inquire
3. to consult (a document etc)
4. inquiry
5. query

Word relationships

Synonyms

3 items

• 查 chá 查 chá to research more general or informal verb for checking or looking up: to research
• 查找 chá zhǎo 查找 chá zhǎo to search for search for and find, often used with data or information: to search for
• 咨询 zī xún 咨询 zī xún to consult consult or seek advice, typically with experts or services: to consult

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 信息 (information), 资料 (materials/data), or 系统 (system). Not typically used with personal questions; for those use 询问.

Formality

查询 is neutral to formal; in casual speech, use 查 or 找.

Example Sentences

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请 查询 最新的火车时刻表。

Please check the latest train schedule.

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Words Containing 查询

• 线上查询 线上查询 xiàn shàng chá xún: online search

Child Words of 查询

• 查 查 chá: to research
• 询 询 xún: to ask about