查

• 拼音: chá
• 汉字拆解: 查 = 木 (wood, top) + phonetic component (bottom); traditionally associated with examining wooden tallies or records

含义

To check; to look up; to investigate. Used for searching information or examining something.

A versatile verb used for looking up words in a dictionary, checking information online, investigating facts, or inspecting things. Common in both casual and professional settings.

例句

1. 我需要查一个字的意思。
2. 你可以在网上查一下。
3. 老师让我们查字典。

用法指南

语境: studying, research, everyday information seeking

语气: practical

正确说法

• 我查了一下，明天是晴天。(I checked — tomorrow will be sunny.)
• 不认识的字要查字典。(Look up unfamiliar characters in the dictionary.)

错误说法

• Do not confuse 查 (chá, to check) with 茶 (chá, tea) — same pronunciation but completely different meanings and characters.

起源与历史

Phono-semantic compound. Historically related to examining or investigating. The character combines elements suggesting inspection of records.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal