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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
证据zhèngjùevidenceHSK 5, n, 18 strokes, rank #634, Hard
证据zhèngjùproofHSK 5, n, 18 strokes, rank #634, Hard
证据zhèngjùtestimonyHSK 5, n, 18 strokes, rank #634, Hard
zhèngjù(zheng4ju4)zheng ju T4
  1. 1evidence
  2. 2proof
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March 24, 2026

证据(證據)zhèngjù(zheng4ju4)

证据 (zhèngjù) refers to evidence or proof that supports a claim or argument. It is commonly used in legal contexts, academic discussions, and everyday situations where validation of an assertion is necessary. The term encompasses both tangible items, like documents, and intangible concepts, such as testimonies.

Strokes18Frequency#634DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of evidence is often intertwined with the importance of 'face' (面子, miànzi), where proving one's point with solid evidence can help maintain respect and credibility in social and professional settings.

Memory tip

Think of 证 (zhèng) as a 'stamp' of approval, indicating something is verified, and 据 (jù) as 'basis' or 'foundation.' Imagine a detective stamping evidence with a seal, representing proof that supports their case, helping you remember 'evidence' in both meaning and sound.

Meanings of 证据

zhèngjù(zheng4ju4)
1evidence
2proof
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About 证据

证据Simplified
證據Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#634Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

证据 (zhèngjù) vs 证明 (zhèngmíng) — use 证据 for physical or tangible evidence, while 证明 refers to the act of proving or demonstrating something.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 证据 with 证明 (zhèngmíng), which means 'to prove' or 'certify.' 证据 is typically used in formal contexts, such as law or academia. Common collocations include '提供证据' (tígōng zhèngjù - to provide evidence) and '缺乏证据' (quēfá zhèngjù - lacking evidence).

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 5, students should focus on using 证据 in context and understanding its nuances compared to related terms. Practice forming sentences that incorporate the word, especially in hypothetical discussions about legal or academic topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 证据 as 'zhèngjù' with incorrect tones, which can lead to misunderstandings. Make sure to use the correct tones: zhèng (4th tone) and jù (4th tone). Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding words like '争取' (zhēngqǔ), which means 'to strive for.'

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Component characters

证zhèngto admonish
HSK 47 strokes讠
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据jùaccording to
HSK 511 strokes扌
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How to say evidence in Chinese

“evidence” in Chinese is证据zhèngjù

证据 (zhèngjù) refers to evidence or proof that supports a claim or argument. It is commonly used in legal contexts, academic discussions, and everyday situations where validation of an assertion is necessary. The term encompasses both tangible items, like documents, and intangible concepts, such as testimonies.

When to use 证据

Be careful not to confuse 证据 with 证明 (zhèngmíng), which means 'to prove' or 'certify.' 证据 is typically used in formal contexts, such as law or academia. Common collocations include '提供证据' (tígōng zhèngjù - to provide evidence) and '缺乏证据' (quēfá zhèngjù - lacking evidence).

证据 or something close to it

证据 (zhèngjù) vs 证明 (zhèngmíng) — use 证据 for physical or tangible evidence, while 证明 refers to the act of proving or demonstrating something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 证据 as 'zhèngjù' with incorrect tones, which can lead to misunderstandings. Make sure to use the correct tones: zhèng (4th tone) and jù (4th tone). Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding words like '争取' (zhēngqǔ), which means 'to strive for.'

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Grammar patterns of 证据

证据 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.

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____被当庭呆板地宣读了一遍。

The evidence was read out to the court in a dull monotone.

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证据被当庭呆板地宣读了一遍。

zhèngjù bèi dāng tíng dāi bǎn dì xuāndú le yī biàn。

The evidence was read out to the court in a dull monotone.
2
他找到了该基因出现了变异形式的证据。

tā zhǎodào le gāi jīyīn chūxiàn le biànyì xíngshì de zhèngjù。

He found evidence of mutated forms of the gene.
3
他根据被俘囚犯提供的证据得出了这个结论。

tā gēnjù bèi fú qiúfàn tígōng de zhèngjù déchū le zhège jiélùn。

He based his conclusions on the evidence given by the captured prisoners.
4
这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。

zhè yī zhèngjù zhèngshí le tāmen de guāndiǎn， jí cǐcì tūfā bàolì shìjiàn shì yǒu yù móu de。

This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
5
传闻有证据表明欧洲的销售量已经下滑。

chuánwén yǒu zhèngjù biǎomíng ōuzhōu de xiāoshòu liáng yǐjīng xiàhuá。

Anecdotal evidence suggests that sales in Europe have slipped.
6
有充分的证据表明这种投资能够促进增长。

yǒu chōngfèn de zhèngjù biǎomíng zhè zhǒng tóuzī nénggòu cùjìn zēngzhǎng。

The evidence that such investment promotes growth is strong.
7
既然照片证据可以接受，有罪判决将大幅增加。

jìrán zhàopiàn zhèngjù kěyǐ jiēshòu， yǒu zuì pànjué jiāng dàfú zēngjiā。

Convictions will rise steeply now photographic evidence is admissible.
8
迄今为止，我们掌握的能够指证两个嫌疑犯的证据少得可怜。

qìjīnwéizhǐ， wǒmen zhǎngwò de nénggòu zhǐ zhèng liǎng gè xiányí fàn de zhèngjù shǎo de kělián。

So far, what scanty evidence we have points to two suspects.
9
4人全都声称警察捏造证据陷害他们。

4 rén quándōu shēngchēng jǐngchá niē zào zhèngjù xiànhài tāmen。

All four claim that officers fabricated evidence against them.
10
所有证据都表明该犯罪乃他们所为.

suǒyǒu zhèngjù dōu biǎomíng gāi fànzuì nǎi tāmen suǒ wèi.

The sum of evidence points to the crime resting on them.

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You could say, '为了赢得案件，我们需要更多的证据。' (Wèile yíngdé ànjiàn, wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de zhèngjù - To win the case, we need more evidence.)

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