Meaning
证书 refers to an official document that certifies a person's qualifications, achievements, or completion of something. It can be academic certificates, professional credentials, awards, or any formal documentation proving one has met certain standards or requirements.
Usage
This is a formal, official term used in educational, professional, and legal contexts. Native speakers commonly use it when discussing qualifications for jobs, educational achievements, or professional licensing. It's more formal than everyday conversation and appears frequently in job applications and academic settings.
Examples
- 01他拿到了英语六级证书。.He obtained the CET-6 English certificate.
- 02这家公司要求应聘者有相关的职业资格证书。.This company requires applicants to have relevant professional qualification certificates.
Characters
Measure words
- 张一张证书
- 份一份证书
Common collocations
- 毕业证书graduation certificate
- 获得证书to obtain a certificate
- 颁发证书to issue a certificate
- 资格证书qualification certificate
Origin
The word combines 证 (proof/to prove) with 书 (document/书), literally meaning 'proof document' or 'certification document.' This reflects its function as official written proof of qualifications or achievements.