参照 cānzhào to consult a reference
to consult a reference; to refer to (another document)
How to remember 参照: 参 take part + 照 shine = to consult a reference.
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How it is used
- 'To refer to / consult (as a reference or model)' - 参照标准执行 (cānzhào biāozhǔn zhíxíng) to carry out with reference to the standard, 参照物 (cānzhàowù) a reference/frame of reference.
- Implies using something as a benchmark or guide to follow, not merely looking it up; slightly formal.