确 (què) - Definite, certain, real, true & to confirm, to verify

确Tone 4

què ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

确 · què

Definite, certain, real, true;

to confirm, to verify;

firm, solid.

Definite, certain, real, trueto confirm, to verifyfirm, solid.

Usage highlights

ConfirmDefiniteAccurateEnsureFirm beliefSolid evidence

Synonyms

  • 定— fixed, definite
  • 实— real, true
  • 真— genuine, true

Antonyms

  • 疑— doubt, suspect
  • 假— false, fake
  • 虚— empty, unreal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please confirm the time (确认时间).
  • This is a definite fact (确凿的事实).
  • We need to ensure accuracy (确保准确).
  • He firmly believes it (他确信这一点).

Collocations

  • Confirm(确认)
  • Definite(确定)
  • Accurate(准确)
  • Ensure(确保)
  • Firm belief(确信)
  • Solid evidence(确证)

Idioms

  • Clear and definite(确凿不移)
  • Firm and unyielding(确乎不拔)
  • Verified and reliable(确然可信)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of hitting a stone (石) with force (隺), conveying certainty and firmness.
  • Used in legal and formal contexts to indicate verified facts and evidence.
  • Reflects the Chinese cultural value of precision and reliability in communication.

FAQ