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    Expressing "reference" with 参考 (cānkǎo)

    Manner & Method

    Structure

    作为 + Noun + 的 + 参考

    Explanation

    参考 (cānkǎo) means "reference" or "to refer to," and can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it describes material or information used for consultation. As a verb, it means to consult or take something into consideration when making a decision.

    Examples

    • 这份报告可以作为参考，但不要照搬。

      Zhè fèn bàogào kěyǐ zuòwéi cānkǎo, dàn bú yào zhàobān.

      This report can be used as a reference, but don't copy it directly.

    • 做决定之前，我们先参考一下去年的数据。

      Zuò juédìng zhīqián, wǒmen xiān cānkǎo yīxià qùnián de shùjù.

      Before making a decision, let's first refer to last year's data.

    • 老师给了一份参考书目，让我们课后自己查阅。

      Lǎoshī gěi le yī fèn cānkǎo shūmù, ràng wǒmen kèhòu zìjǐ cháyuè.

      The teacher gave us a reference reading list and told us to look it up on our own after class.

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