查[chá]

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1. check; examine

♦ ~卫生 make a public health and sanitation check (or inspection)

♦ ~血 have a blood test

2. look into; investigate

♦ ~一~事故的原因 find out the cause of an accident

♦ ~过他的履历吗？Have you looked into his antecedents? or Have you checked his curriculum vitae?

3. look up; consult

♦ ~字典 look up a word in the dictionary; consult a dictionary

♦ ~资料 consult reference materials (on a subject)