(pos:動詞)
<explanation>
yue:以幫助理解或研究，尤其係書或資料
eng:to reference; to consult; especially books or data
<eg>
yue:參考書籍 (caam1 haau2 syu1 zik6)
eng:reference books
<eg>
yue:佢做呢份功課之前參考咗好多資料。 (keoi5 zou6 ni1 fan6 gung1 fo3 zi1 cin4 caam1 haau2 zo2 hou2 do1 zi1 liu2.)
eng:He had consulted lots of resources before completing the assignment.
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<explanation>
yue:考慮同思考其他人嘅意見或經驗
eng:to consider other people's opinions and experiences
<eg>
yue:前輩嘅經歷好值得我哋參考。 (cin4 bui3 ge3 ging1 lik6 hou2 zik6 dak1 ngo5 dei6 caam1 haau2.)
eng:The experience of the senior is really worthwhile for us to take reference.

(pos:名詞)
<explanation>
yue:有助理解或研究嘅資訊
eng:reference; materials that can enhance understanding
<eg>
yue:佢嘅經驗只可以作為參考。 (keoi5 ge3 ging1 jim6 zi2 ho2 ji5 zok3 wai4 caam1 haau2.)
eng:His experience can only serve as a reference.