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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
审核shěnhéto auditHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #14720, Very Hard
审核shěnhéto investigate thoroughlyHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #14720, Very Hard
shěnhé(shen3he2)shen he T3
  1. 1to audit
  2. 2to investigate thoroughly
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March 24, 2026

审核(審核)shěnhé(shen3he2)

审核 (shěn hé) means to audit or investigate something thoroughly, often used in the context of reviewing documents, processes, or accounts for accuracy and compliance. It is commonly used in business, finance, and administrative contexts where accountability and verification are crucial.

Strokes18Frequency#14720DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, auditing (审核) plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency in government and business operations, reflecting the importance of accountability in Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a detective (审) carefully examining (核) a pile of documents, looking for clues. The character 审 combines the radical for examining (审) and the component for nuclear or core (核), reminding you that thorough investigation is at the core of auditing.

Meanings of 审核

shěnhé(shen3he2)
1to audit
2to investigate thoroughly
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About 审核

审核Simplified
審核Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

审核 (shěnhé) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá) — use 审核 when emphasizing thorough evaluation for compliance, while 检查 focuses more on checking or inspecting for errors.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 审核 with similar terms like 检查 (jiǎn chá), which means 'to inspect.' 审核 is more formal and specific to auditing. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but is more prevalent in administrative settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 审核 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can relate to words like 检查 (to check) and 评估 (to assess), which are at HSK level 4. Students should focus on understanding the context in which 审核 is used in business and governance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 审核 with 审查 (shěn chá), which means 'to examine or to review' without the auditing context. Remember that 审核 implies a deeper level of scrutiny, especially in formal assessments.

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Component characters

审shěnto examine
HSK 78 strokes宀
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核hépit
HSK 710 strokes木
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How to say to audit in Chinese

“to audit” in Chinese is审核shěnhé

审核 (shěn hé) means to audit or investigate something thoroughly, often used in the context of reviewing documents, processes, or accounts for accuracy and compliance. It is commonly used in business, finance, and administrative contexts where accountability and verification are crucial.

When to use 审核

Be cautious not to confuse 审核 with similar terms like 检查 (jiǎn chá), which means 'to inspect.' 审核 is more formal and specific to auditing. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts but is more prevalent in administrative settings.

审核 or something close to it

审核 (shěnhé) vs 检查 (jiǎnchá) — use 审核 when emphasizing thorough evaluation for compliance, while 检查 focuses more on checking or inspecting for errors.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 审核 with 审查 (shěn chá), which means 'to examine or to review' without the auditing context. Remember that 审核 implies a deeper level of scrutiny, especially in formal assessments.

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审核 refers specifically to auditing or a thorough investigation, while 检查 is more general, meaning to check or inspect.

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