Chinese word

求证

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiú zhèng

Meaning

  • verbverify

Example

我向老师求证这个资料的真实性。wǒ xiàng lǎo shī qiú zhèng zhè ge zī liào de zhēn shí xìng

I asked my teacher to verify the authenticity of this material.

Illustration for 求证 (verify)

More examples

科研人员对新理论求证真伪，需要更多数据。kē yán rén yuán duì xīn lǐ lùn qiú zhèng zhēn wěi xū yào gèng duō shù jù

Researchers are verifying the authenticity of the new theory and need more data.

Core concept

A request for evidence gives a claim or piece of information a firm factual footing.

Common phrases

  • 求证真伪qiú zhèng zhēn wěi

    verify authenticity

  • 对事实求证duì shì shí qiú zhèng

    verify facts

Similar words

证实zhèng shí: Verify with evidence that a piece of information or a claim is factual.
验证yàn zhèng: Verify the correctness of a method or result by carrying out tests or experiments.
证明zhèng míng: Demonstrate with evidence or reasoning that a claim or conclusion is justified.

Definition in Chinese

向他人或机构请求对某一事实或材料提供能够证明其真实性的证据或说明。xiàng tā rén huò jī gòu qǐng qiú duì mǒu yí shì shí huò cái liào tí gōng néng gòu zhèng míng qí zhēn shí xìng de zhèng jù huò shuō míng

Word origin

求 (qiú, "seek") + 证 (zhèng, "proof") presents verification as the act of seeking proof, which links the word to checking information through another person or institution.

Usage tips

  • This verb is especially useful in news reporting and formal inquiries, while casual conversation usually uses simpler expressions for a quick check.

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