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참조

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '참조' (chamjo) primarily means 'reference' or 'consultation.' It is commonly used in academic, professional, and technical contexts where information or data is cited or consulted.

Common Contexts

You will often see '참조' in written materials such as reports, research papers, manuals, and official documents. It indicates that the writer has referred to other sources or data to support their content.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 참조하다: to refer to or consult a source.
  • 참조 자료: reference materials.
  • 참조 번호: reference number.
  • 참조 문헌: reference literature.

These collocations are useful when discussing research, documentation, or when instructing someone to check a source.

Register and Politeness

'참조' is a formal noun and is mostly used in written or formal spoken Korean. It is not typically used in casual conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '참조' with '참고' (chamgo), which also means 'reference' or 'consultation.' While similar, '참고' is more general and can be used in everyday contexts, whereas '참조' is more formal and technical. Use '참조' when referring to official or academic referencing.

Example Sentences

이 보고서는 지난 해 통계 자료를 참조하여 작성되었습니다.

I bogoseoneun jinan hae tonggye jaryoreul chamjoha-yeo jakseongdoeeotseumnida.

This report was written by referring to last year's statistical data.

문서 작성 시에는 반드시 출처를 참조해야 합니다.

Munseo jakseong si-eneun bandeusi chulcheoreul chamjohaeya hamnida.

When writing documents, you must always reference the source.

이 표는 여러 자료를 참조하여 만든 것입니다.

I pyoneun yeoreo jaryoreul chamjoha-yeo mandeun geosimnida.

This table was made by referencing various materials.