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“proof” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhèng míng

Example

公司要求我出示证明。gōng sī yāo qiú wǒ chū shì zhèng míng

The company requires me to show proof.

Illustration for 证明 (proof)

How to say “proof” in Chinese

“Proof” in Chinese is 证明 (zhèng míng).

A basis that makes a fact or qualification clear and supports its acceptance, as evidence or as an act of establishing it.

Full entry for 证明: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 证明

他准备好了证明,可以参加选拔。tā zhǔn bèi hǎo le zhèng míng ké yǐ cān jiā xuǎn bá

He has prepared the proof and can participate in the selection.

Tips for using 证明

  • In everyday administrative talk, this word often points to a formal certificate, such as a work or medical certificate, rather than an argument that persuades someone.

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