Korean word

참조

Pronunciation

Romanizationchamjo

Meaning

  • nounreference

Example

자세한 내용은 아래 파일을 참조하세요.cha se han nae yong eun a rae pa i reul cham jo ha se yo

Please refer to the file below for details.

Illustration for 참조 (reference)

More examples

약속 장소를 찾을 때 지도를 참조하세요.yak ssok chang so reul cha jeul ttae chi do reul cham jo ha se yo

Please refer to the map when looking for the meeting place.

Core concept

Using one source alongside another as a basis for checking or supporting a statement, especially in official writing.

Common phrases

  • 지도를 참조하다chi do reul cham jo ha da

    refer to the map

  • 오시는 길을 참조하다o si neun ki reul cham jo ha da

    refer to the directions

Similar words

참고하다chamgohada: Draws on information from another source to guide a decision, explanation, or plan.
확인하다hwaginhada: Makes sure that information or a fact is correct through careful checking.

Definition in Korean

관련된 자료를 살펴서 내용을 이해하거나 판단하는 데 활용함.kwal lyeon doen cha ryo reul sal pyeo seo nae yong eul i hae ha geo na pan dan ha neun te hwa ryong ham

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound whose parts suggest comparing with something and looking at it for confirmation.

Usage tips

  • In formal Korean, it usually points to a source or document rather than a person, which makes it a useful clue in workplace and government texts.

Other meanings

  • consultnoun

Opposites

  • 간과하다kangwahadaoverlookverb

Related words

  • 참조자료chamjojaryoreference materialnoun

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