証 (zhèng) - To prove & to demonstrate

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zhèng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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証 · zhèng

To prove;

to demonstrate;

to verify;

to testify;

to bear witness.

Also refers to evidence, proof, or certificate.

To proveto demonstrateto verify

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 证— Simplified form of 証 with identical meaning
  • 证明— To prove; proof
  • 证据— Evidence

Antonyms

  • 伪— False; fake
  • 假— Fake; artificial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He provided evidence (证据) in court.
  • This certificate (证书) proves your qualification.
  • The witness testified (作证) about the incident.
  • We need to verify (证实) the information.

Collocations

  • Evidence(证据)
  • Certificate(证书)
  • To prove(证明)
  • To verify(证实)
  • To testify(作证)
  • Witness(证人)

Idioms

  • Ironclad proof(铁证如山)
  • Living testimony(活证据)
  • To bear witness to history(历史作证)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese legal culture, '证' carries significant weight in judicial proceedings and bureaucratic documentation.
  • The character reflects the importance of verification and authentication in traditional Chinese administrative systems.
  • Used extensively in both legal contexts and everyday documentation like identification and certifications.

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