检查
Basic Meaning
v
Often used in contexts involving admitting mistakes, reflecting on shortcomings, and making improvements. It implies a serious, often formal or internal, process of reflection.
to review and criticize oneself; to conduct a self-criticism.
检讨。
Words:
自我检查深刻检查
Synonyms:
反省反思自省审视检讨
Sentences:
- 在会议上，他做了深刻的自我检查。At the meeting, he conducted a profound self-criticism.
v
Very common verb. The object can be abstract (工作) or physical (身体, 卫生). 检查 often implies looking for problems, errors, or compliance.
to examine carefully; to check; to inspect.
认真查看。
Words:
仔细检查安全检查检查工作检查身体检查卫生
Synonyms:
查验审查核查考查查看检验检视
Sentences:
- 请仔细检查你的作业有没有错误。Please carefully check your homework for any mistakes.
- 司机在出发前要检查车辆。The driver must inspect the vehicle before departure.
v
Specific to examining written or recorded information, often to find a specific piece of information or to verify content.
to look through; to examine (documents, books, materials, etc.).
翻检查考（书籍、文件等）。
Words:
检查资料检查文件
Synonyms:
查阅审核
Sentences:
- 为了写论文，我检查了很多资料。To write my thesis, I looked through a lot of reference materials.
- 海关官员正在检查旅客的文件。The customs officer is examining the passenger's documents.