noun / verb HSK 5
Traditional 審計
audit · to audit
Meaning
审计 refers to the systematic examination of financial records, accounts, or operations to verify accuracy and compliance. As a noun, it means 'an audit' or 'auditing' as a professional practice. As a verb, it means 'to conduct an audit' or 'to examine accounts.'
Usage
This is formal business and financial terminology commonly used in corporate, governmental, and accounting contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing financial oversight, compliance checks, or professional accounting work. It appears frequently in business news and official documents.
Examples
- 01公司每年都要接受独立审计。.The company must undergo an independent audit every year.
- 02审计部门发现了财务报表中的几处错误。.The audit department discovered several errors in the financial statements.
Characters
Measure words
- 次进行一次审计
- 项一项审计工作
Common collocations
- 审计报告audit report
- 财务审计financial audit
- 审计师auditor
- 内部审计internal audit
Origin
The word combines 审 (to examine/investigate) and 计 (to calculate/count), literally meaning 'to examine calculations,' which perfectly captures the essence of auditing financial records.