noun / verb HSK 4
Traditional 證
certificate · proof · evidence · to prove · to verify
Meaning
证 is a versatile word that primarily means proof, evidence, or certificate. As a noun, it commonly appears in compounds referring to official documents like ID cards, licenses, and permits. As a verb, it means to prove or verify something.
Usage
In everyday speech, 证 rarely appears alone; it's almost always part of compound words like 证明 (proof/to prove), 身份证 (ID card), or 证据 (evidence). When used as a standalone character, it typically appears in formal or written contexts.
Examples
- 01你有什么证件可以证明你的身份？?What documents do you have that can prove your identity?
- 02请出示你的学生证。.Please show your student ID.
Measure words
- 张一张证
- 个一个证
Common collocations
- 签证visa
- 工作证work permit; employee ID
- 驾驶证driver's license
- 学生证student ID
Origin
The traditional form 證 contains the speech radical 言, indicating communication or declaration, combined with a phonetic component. The simplified form 证 replaced the left side with 正 (upright, correct), suggesting the idea of establishing correctness or truth.