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참고

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '참고' primarily means 'reference' or 'consultation.' It is often used when referring to materials, opinions, or information that help in understanding or decision-making.

Common Contexts

  1. Using documents or data as a reference: '자료를 참고하다' means to consult or refer to materials.
  2. Consulting experts or opinions: '전문가의 의견을 참고하다' means to take expert advice into account.
  3. Providing additional information or a note: '참고로' is a common phrase meaning 'for your information' or 'by the way.'

Collocations and Patterns

  • 참고하다: to refer to, to consult
  • 참고 자료: reference materials
  • 참고 문헌: bibliography or references
  • 참고로: for your information (used to add extra info)

Register and Politeness

'참고' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with verbs like '하다,' it becomes a common expression in academic, professional, and everyday settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '참고' with '참고하다.' Remember that '참고' is a noun meaning 'reference,' while '참고하다' is the verb 'to refer to' or 'to consult.' Also, '참고로' is a fixed adverbial phrase used to introduce additional information, not a verb form.

Example Sentences

이 자료를 참고해서 보고서를 작성하세요.

I jaryoreul chamgohaeseo bogoseoreul jakseonghaseyo.

Please write the report using this material as a reference.

문제를 해결하기 위해 전문가의 의견을 참고했습니다.

Munjeleul haegyeolhagi wihae jeonmunga ui uigyeoneul chamgohaetseumnida.

I consulted an expert's opinion to solve the problem.

참고로, 내일 회의는 오후 3시에 시작합니다.

Chamgoro, naeil hoeuineun ohu 3sie sijakhamnida.

For your information, tomorrow's meeting starts at 3 PM.