参考 (cānkǎo) — to refer to; reference

参考 (cānkǎo)

参考 means to consult or refer to something for information or guidance, and can also be used as a noun meaning reference material.

Meanings

1. [verb] to refer to; to consult; to take as reference
2. [noun] reference; consultation

Example Sentences

写论文时要参考很多资料。 Xiě lùnwén shí yào cānkǎo hěn duō zīliào. When writing a paper, you need to refer to many sources.

这只是供参考，不一定完全正确。 Zhè zhǐshì gōng cānkǎo, bù yīdìng wánquán zhèngquè. This is just for reference; it may not be entirely accurate.

你可以参考这本书来完成作业。 Nǐ kěyǐ cānkǎo zhè běn shū lái wánchéng zuòyè. You can refer to this book to complete your homework.

老师给我们提供了一些参考资料。 Lǎoshī gěi wǒmen tígōng le yīxiē cānkǎo zīliào. The teacher provided us with some reference materials.

Collocations

Memory Hook

参 (to participate/join) + 考 (to examine): you join in the examination of existing knowledge before forming your own view.