Chinese

chákàn
Meaning: to check; to examine; to look into
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

查
看

Example sentences

Please check the contents of the package to see if anything is missing.
他不時查看手機。
他不时查看手机。
He checks his phone from time to time.
由於網路問題,我現在無法在線查看電子郵件。
由于网路问题,我现在无法在线查看电子邮件。
Due to network problems, I am currently unable to check my email online.
他連忙下樓查看。
他连忙下楼查看。
He hurried downstairs to check.
警方查看了監控錄像。
警方查看了监控录像。
The police checked the surveillance video.

Usage Notes

Focuses on looking at something carefully to understand its state or to find information.

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