A2 verb 2 min read

核对

To check something against a record to make sure it is correct.

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Explanation at your level:

You use 核对 when you want to check if things are the same. If you have a list of names, you look at the names and check them one by one. It is like saying 'check' in English. You use it at school or when you shop to see if your change is right.

At this level, you use 核对 to confirm simple facts. For example, you might need to 核对时间 (check the time) or 核对地址 (check the address). It is a very useful word when you are traveling or talking to teachers to make sure you have the right information.

When you reach intermediate levels, 核对 becomes essential for professional tasks. You might 核对账单 (check the bill) at a restaurant or 核对日程 (check the schedule) with a colleague. It implies that you are being responsible and careful with details to avoid mistakes.

In B2, you use 核对 to discuss accuracy in complex situations. You might 核对数据 (verify data) for a report or 核对合同条款 (check contract terms). The nuance is that you are not just looking at something, but actively comparing it against a standard of truth.

At the advanced level, 核对 is used in analytical contexts. You might 核对事实 (verify facts) during a debate or 核对逻辑 (check the logic) of an argument. It signifies a high level of diligence and critical thinking, ensuring that every piece of information is substantiated before moving forward.

At mastery level, 核对 reflects the precision required in academic or legal research. You might 核对原始资料 (verify primary sources) or 核对交叉引用 (cross-reference). It is the hallmark of a meticulous mind that values integrity in information and refuses to accept assumptions without rigorous comparison.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Means to verify or check.
  • Used for comparing data.
  • Common in professional settings.
  • Essential for accuracy.

The term 核对 (hé duì) is a fundamental verb used when you need to ensure accuracy. Think of it as a bridge between two sets of data: you have your current information, and you compare it against a reliable source.

Whether you are checking a bank statement, verifying a list of names, or confirming your homework answers, 核对 is the action that gives you peace of mind. It is a very common word in both professional settings and daily life because accuracy matters everywhere.

The character 核 originally referred to the core or pit of a fruit, symbolizing the central, hard, and essential part of something. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to examine' or 'to investigate' the core of a matter.

The character 对 implies 'matching' or 'facing.' When combined, 核对 literally means to 'examine the core and match it.' Historically, this was used by scholars and accountants to ensure that their records were in perfect alignment with reality.

You will most often hear 核对 used in contexts involving documents, numbers, or identities. It is a neutral-to-formal verb, making it perfect for office environments or academic tasks.

Common collocations include 核对账单 (check the bill) or 核对信息 (verify information). It is slightly more formal than just saying 'to look at' (看) because it implies a specific goal of confirming truth or correctness.

While 核对 itself is a functional verb, it is often part of larger phrases. 1. 核对无误: To verify and find no errors. 2. 反复核对: To verify repeatedly. 3. 逐项核对: To verify item by item. 4. 仔细核对: To verify carefully. 5. 核对身份: To verify identity.

As a verb, 核对 can be followed by a noun object directly. It is often used in the structure Subject + 核对 + Object. You can also use it with auxiliary verbs like 需要 (need to) or 必须 (must).

In terms of pronunciation, hé is in the second tone (rising) and duì is in the fourth tone (falling). Practicing this transition is key to sounding natural.

Fun Fact

Used in ancient accounting

Pronunciation Guide

UK hə duɪ

Sounds like 'huh-dway'

US hə duɪ

Sounds like 'huh-dway'

Common Errors

  • Mixing tones
  • Dropping the 'u' sound
  • Mispronouncing 'duì'

Rhymes With

多对 不对 绝对 相对 面对

Difficulty Rating

Reading 2/5

Moderate

Writing 2/5

Moderate

Speaking 2/5

Moderate

Listening 2/5

Moderate

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

看 查 对

Learn Next

核实 校对 核准

Advanced

验证 审计

Grammar to Know

Verb-Object structure

核对账单

Auxiliary verbs

需要核对

Completion marker

核对过

Examples by Level

1

请核对名字。

Please check the name.

Imperative verb usage.

1

请核对一下地址。

2

我需要核对时间。

3

请核对你的答案。

4

他正在核对名单。

5

请核对账单。

6

我们核对过信息了。

7

你可以帮我核对吗？

8

核对一下日期。

1

请核对一下银行账单。

2

我们需要核对所有的数据。

3

我已经核对过日程表了。

4

请仔细核对这些数字。

5

他正在核对合同条款。

6

请核对包裹里的物品。

7

老师帮我核对作业。

8

核对身份非常重要。

1

请务必核对所有财务报表。

2

在提交之前，请核对一遍。

3

我们需要核对信息的真实性。

4

他花了一整天核对库存。

5

请核对并确认你的订单。

6

核对细节可以避免错误。

7

我们正在核对历史记录。

8

请与原件核对一下。

1

我们需要核对这些数据的准确性。

2

请核对一下引用来源是否正确。

3

他正在核对实验的每一个步骤。

4

核对事实是记者的基本功。

5

请核对法律文件的条款。

6

我们必须核对所有潜在的风险。

7

核对结论是否符合逻辑。

8

请核对该报告的统计数据。

1

学者们必须核对原始手稿的真实性。

2

在发表前，请核对所有交叉引用。

3

核对这些复杂的财务模型至关重要。

4

我们需要核对历史档案以求证。

5

他一丝不苟地核对每一条证据。

6

核对逻辑链条是否存在漏洞。

7

请核对该理论的实证基础。

8

核对数据的完整性是分析的前提。

Common Collocations

核对账单
核对信息
核对名单
核对答案
核对日期
核对细节
核对数据
核对库存
核对身份
核对合同

Idioms & Expressions

"核对无误"

Verified and correct

所有数据核对无误。

formal

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Easily Confused

核对 vs 检查

Both mean check

检查 is general, 核对 is specific comparison

检查身体 vs 核对数据

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + 核对 + Object

我核对账单。

A1

请 + 核对 + Object

请核对信息。

B1

Subject + 已经 + 核对 + 了

我已经核对过了。

B1

Subject + 需要 + 核对

我们需要核对数据。

B2

Subject + 逐项 + 核对

他逐项核对清单。

Word Family

Nouns

核对员 Verifier

Related

核实 Stronger verification

How to Use It

frequency

8

Formality Scale

Formal Neutral Casual Slang

Common Mistakes

Using '核对' for physical inspection → Use '检查'
核对 implies comparison, 检查 is general inspection.

Tips

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Memory Palace

Imagine a scale.

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Native Speakers

Used in offices.

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Cultural Insight

Importance of accuracy.

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Grammar Shortcut

Follow with noun.

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Say It Right

Focus on tones.

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Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use for physical check.

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Did You Know?

Old accounting roots.

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Study Smart

Use flashcards.

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Daily Practice

Check your receipts.

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Context

Use in professional emails.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a nut (核) that you have to match (对) with another.

Visual Association

Two hands holding two documents side by side.

Word Web

Accuracy Truth Comparison

Challenge

Check your next bill.

Word Origin

Chinese

Original meaning: Examine the core and match

Cultural Context

None

Used similarly to 'verify' or 'check'

Business manuals

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Work

  • 核对报表
  • 核对合同
  • 核对进度

Shopping

  • 核对账单
  • 核对订单
  • 核对价格

School

  • 核对答案
  • 核对分数
  • 核对名单

Travel

  • 核对机票
  • 核对护照
  • 核对行程

Conversation Starters

"你今天核对过账单吗？"

"你能帮我核对一下这些数据吗？"

"你通常怎么核对信息？"

"核对答案很重要吗？"

"你觉得核对工作累吗？"

Journal Prompts

Describe a time you had to verify something.

Why is accuracy important?

How do you ensure you don't make mistakes?

Write about a task that requires careful checking.

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions

Yes, it is standard.

Yes, for identity.

Yes, 核对 is for comparison.

Yes.

It implies checking for them.

Very.

No, it is a verb.

核对过

Test Yourself

fill blank A1

请___一下你的名字。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 核对

You check a name.

multiple choice A2

Which means to verify?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 核对

核对 means to verify.

true false B1

核对 means to ignore.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

It means to check.

match pairs B1

Word

Meaning

All matched!

Direct translation.

sentence order B2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:

Standard structure.

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