Chinese word

核实

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé shí

Meaning

  • verbverify

Example

我需要核实一下他的身份。wǒ xū yào hé shí yí xià tā de shēn fèn

I need to verify his identity.

Illustration for 核实 (verify)

More examples

请在发布前核实信息来源。qǐng zài fā bù qián hé shí xìn xī lái yuán

Please verify the information source before publishing.

Core concept

Compares information with evidence before accepting it as true.

Common phrases

  • 核实身份hé shí shēn fèn

    verify identity

  • 核实信息hé shí xìn xī

    verify information

  • 核实真伪hé shí zhēn wěi

    verify authenticity

Similar words

确认què rèn: To make sure that a fact or piece of information is correct.
核对hé duì: To compare records, figures, or details to find errors or differences.
验证yàn zhèng: To establish whether something is true or accurate through tests, procedures, or records.
查实chá shí: To investigate and establish the facts of a matter.

Definition in Chinese

核对并查证事实、数据或他人陈述的真实性和准确性，常用于正式或业务的场合。hé duì bìng chá zhèng shì shí shù jù huò tā rén chén shù de zhēn shí xìng hé zhǔn què xìng cháng yòng yú zhèng shì huò yè wù de chǎng hé

Word origin

核实 (héshí, "verify") combines 核 (hé, "examine") with 实 (shí, "real"), giving the idea of examining a claim against reality.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it sounds more official than a casual request and commonly appears when identities, documents, dates, or figures need confirmation before a decision.

Other meanings

  • checkverb
  • validateverb

Opposites

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