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March 24, 2026
签证(簽證)qiānzhèng(qian1zheng4)
签证 (qiānzhèng) refers to an official document allowing a person to enter, stay, or leave a country. It is commonly used in travel and immigration contexts, often requiring an application process. The term can also imply certification of certain documents in various bureaucratic settings.
Strokes20Frequency#7835DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, obtaining a 签证 can involve navigating a complex system of paperwork and approvals, reflecting the country's bureaucratic approach to travel. Understanding the visa process is essential for both expatriates and locals traveling abroad.
Memory Tip
Think of 签 (qiān) as 'signing' and 证 (zhèng) as 'proof'. Imagine signing a contract that grants you permission to travel, with your signature acting as a key to unlock new countries. Visualize a passport with a stamp on it, symbolizing your visa.
Meanings of 签证
qiānzhèng(qian1zheng4)
1visa
2certificate
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About 签证
签证Simplified
簽證Traditional
20Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#7835Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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护照 (hùzhào) - use 签证 when referring to the permission to enter a country, while 护照 is the actual passport document.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 签证 with 证件 (zhèngjiàn), which means 'document' or 'identity card'. While 签证 is often used in formal contexts such as consulates or immigration offices, it can also appear in informal discussions about travel. Remember that the tone is crucial: 签 (qiān) must be pronounced with a high level tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 vocabulary word, 签证 connects with other travel-related terms like 旅行 (lǚxíng - travel) and 护照 (hùzhào - passport). Focus on the context of travel and immigration when using this word, as it often appears in discussions about plans or requirements for going abroad.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the correct measure word when referring to a 签证, mistakenly saying 一个签证 instead of 一个签证 (yī gè qiānzhèng). Another common error is confusing the pronunciation, particularly mixing up the tones of 签 and 证.
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签证 (qiānzhèng) refers to an official document allowing a person to enter, stay, or leave a country. It is commonly used in travel and immigration contexts, often requiring an application process. The term can also imply certification of certain documents in various bureaucratic settings.
When to use 签证
Avoid confusing 签证 with 证件 (zhèngjiàn), which means 'document' or 'identity card'. While 签证 is often used in formal contexts such as consulates or immigration offices, it can also appear in informal discussions about travel. Remember that the tone is crucial: 签 (qiān) must be pronounced with a high level tone.
签证 or something close to it
护照 (hùzhào) - use 签证 when referring to the permission to enter a country, while 护照 is the actual passport document.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to use the correct measure word when referring to a 签证, mistakenly saying 一个签证 instead of 一个签证 (yī gè qiānzhèng). Another common error is confusing the pronunciation, particularly mixing up the tones of 签 and 证.
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Grammar Patterns of 签证
签证 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
