Definition
参看 is a formal verb meaning 'to see also' or 'to consult for reference'. It's used in academic writing, instructions, and cross-references — you'll find it in footnotes, parentheses, and guide notes directing readers to another section or source. It's more formal than 看 or 见 in this sense.
v.
see alsorefer toconsult (a source for reference)
Examples
- 参看。Xiángxì shuōmíng qǐng cān fùlù.Please see the appendix for detailed instructions.
- ，参看。Guānyú zhège wèntí, kěyǐ cān xiāngguān wénxiàn.Regarding this issue, you can consult the relevant literature.
- 参看，。cān dì-sān zhāng, nàlǐ yǒu gèng duō lìzi.See Chapter 3 — there are more examples there.
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