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Expressing 'referencing' with 参考 (cānkǎo)
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Manner & Method
Structure
作为 + 参考 / 参考 + Object
Explanation
The verb 参考 (cānkǎo) means to reference, consult, or use as a basis for comparison. It is commonly used in academic, legal, and professional contexts when citing sources or drawing on existing information. It can also function as a noun meaning 'reference.'
Examples
写论文的时候，你可以参考这几本书。
Xiě lùnwén de shíhou, nǐ kěyǐ cānkǎo zhè jǐ běn shū.
When writing a thesis, you can refer to these books.
这个方案仅供参考，大家可以提出修改意见。
Zhège fāng'àn jǐn gōng cānkǎo, dàjiā kěyǐ tíchū xiūgǎi yìjiàn.
This plan is for reference only; everyone is welcome to suggest revisions.
我参考了去年的数据，做出了新的计划。
Wǒ cānkǎole qùnián de shùjù, zuòchūle xīn de jìhuà.
I referenced last year's data and made a new plan.