参考

• 拼音: cān kǎo
• 汉字拆解: 参 = 厶 + 大 + 彡 (originally depicted three stars, phonetic); 考 = 耂 (old) + 丂 (phonetic), meaning to examine

含义

To refer to; to consult. Used when looking at existing materials or opinions for guidance or comparison.

Commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. 参考 can be both a verb (to consult/reference) and function attributively (参考书 = reference book, 参考资料 = reference materials). It implies thoughtful consideration rather than direct copying.

例句

1. 写论文的时候，你可以参考这几本书。
2. 这份报告仅供参考，最终方案还需要讨论。
3. 我参考了他的建议，决定换一种方法。

用法指南

语境: academic, professional, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你可以参考一下网上的评价再做决定。(You can refer to the online reviews before making a decision.)
• 这个数据可以作为参考。(This data can serve as a reference.)

错误说法

• 我参考了他的作业交上去了 (Don't use 参考 as a euphemism for copying — if you mean copying, that's 抄, not 参考)

起源与历史

参 means to join or take part (here implying 'to examine alongside'), and 考 means to examine or test. Together they form the idea of examining by comparison.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal