noun HSK 4
Traditional 證件
certificate · credentials · identification document · papers
Meaning
证件 refers to any official document that serves as proof of identity, qualification, or authorization. It encompasses ID cards, passports, licenses, permits, and other official papers used to verify someone's identity or credentials in formal situations.
Usage
This is a formal term commonly used in official contexts like border control, bank transactions, hotel check-ins, and government offices. When authorities ask for 证件, they typically want to see your ID card or passport. It's often used in plural form conceptually even though Chinese doesn't mark plurality.
Examples
- 01请出示您的证件。.Please show your identification.
- 02办理入住手续需要带有效证件。.You need to bring valid ID to complete the check-in procedures.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个证件
- 张一张证件
Common collocations
- 出示证件to present/show one's ID
- 有效证件valid identification
- 身份证件identity documents
- 检查证件to check/inspect documents
Origin
The word combines 证 (proof/certificate) with 件 (item/piece), literally meaning 'proof item' or 'certificate piece,' reflecting its function as a tangible document that serves as evidence.