check
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- 1 check、examine、inspect、look into
It means to look at something with the purpose of checking, examining, or making sure of its condition or accuracy.
check、examine、inspect、look into
Used when someone looks over documents, information, objects, or a situation to check whether things are correct, complete, or in good condition.
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ช่วยตรวจดูเอกสารให้หน่อย chûay trùat duu èekkàsǎan hây nɔ̀ɔy Could you check the documents for me? ช่วยตรวจดูเอกสารให้หน่อย details
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ตรวจดูข้อมูลก่อนส่ง trùat duu khɔ̂ɔmuun kɔ̀ɔn sòŋ Check the information before sending it. ตรวจดูข้อมูลก่อนส่ง details
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ช่างมาตรวจดูแอร์ châŋ maa trùat duu ɛɛ A technician came to inspect the air conditioner. ช่างมาตรวจดูแอร์ details
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เดี๋ยวผมตรวจดูให้ dǐaw phǒm trùat duu hây I’ll check it for you later. เดี๋ยวผมตรวจดูให้ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ตรวจดู combines ตรวจ, meaning to inspect or examine, with ดู, meaning to look. The result is not just “look,” but “look in order to check.” With documents or data, it often means “check” or “look over.” With machines, rooms, bags, or conditions, it can mean “inspect.” It is neutral and usable in both everyday and workplace contexts.
Usage
Commonly used when checking documents, emails, or data before sending them, inspecting equipment or a room, checking bags or belongings, or looking into what caused a problem. In requests, ช่วยตรวจดู...ให้หน่อย is a natural pattern.
Caution
For medical examinations, grading exams, or formal inspections, ตรวจ or ตรวจสอบ may be more appropriate depending on the context. If you only mean “look,” use ดู instead.
Differences from similar words
1 check synonyms
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ดู simply means to look or to try doing something. ตรวจดู implies a purpose: checking for accuracy, problems, or condition.
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ตรวจสอบ is more like verifying or investigating something carefully, often for facts, documents, or procedures. ตรวจดู focuses on checking by looking and is easier to use in everyday situations.