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证实 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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证实
zhèngshí
to confirm (sth to be true)
HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #2415, Hard
证实
zhèngshí
to verify
HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #2415, Hard
zhèngshí(zheng4shi2)zheng shi T4
1to confirm (sth to be true)
2to verify
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March 24, 2026
证实(證實)zhèngshí(zheng4shi2)
The term 证实 (zhèngshí) refers to the act of confirming or verifying the truth of something. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal, scientific, or academic discussions, where evidence or proof is required to substantiate claims or findings.
Strokes15Frequency#2415DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese society, the concept of verification is crucial, especially in legal and business contexts, where trust and evidence play significant roles in relationships and transactions. The importance of confirming facts aligns with the cultural value placed on reliability and integrity.
Memory tip
Think of 证 (zhèng) as a 'certificate' and 实 (shí) as 'real' or 'actual.' Imagine a certificate confirming the reality of a situation—this imagery can help you remember that 证实 means to confirm or verify something as true.
Meanings of 证实
zhèngshí(zheng4shi2)
1to confirm (sth to be true)
2to verify
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About 证实
证实Simplified
證實Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2415Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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确认 (quèrèn) - use 证实 when emphasizing the verification of evidence or truth, while 确认 is more about acknowledging or accepting something as true.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 证实 with 证明 (zhèngmíng), which also means to prove but emphasizes the act of providing evidence. This term is more formal and should be used in written contexts or professional settings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 证实 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to evidence and validation, such as 证明 (to prove) and 真实 (real). Students should focus on understanding its usage in complex sentences and formal discourse.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 证实 with 证明, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我证明这个是真的' (Wǒ zhèngmíng zhège shì zhēn de) is incorrect if you intend to verify a statement; it should be '我证实这个是真的' (Wǒ zhèngshí zhège shì zhēn de).
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“to confirm (sth to be true)” in Chinese is证实zhèngshí
The term 证实 (zhèngshí) refers to the act of confirming or verifying the truth of something. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal, scientific, or academic discussions, where evidence or proof is required to substantiate claims or findings.
When to use 证实
Be careful not to confuse 证实 with 证明 (zhèngmíng), which also means to prove but emphasizes the act of providing evidence. This term is more formal and should be used in written contexts or professional settings.
证实 or something close to it
确认 (quèrèn) - use 证实 when emphasizing the verification of evidence or truth, while 确认 is more about acknowledging or accepting something as true.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 证实 with 证明, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我证明这个是真的' (Wǒ zhèngmíng zhège shì zhēn de) is incorrect if you intend to verify a statement; it should be '我证实这个是真的' (Wǒ zhèngshí zhège shì zhēn de).
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Grammar patterns of 证实
证实 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 2 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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医学化验____她不是他们的亲骨肉。
Medical tests established that she was not their own child.
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医学化验证实她不是他们的亲骨肉。
yīxué huàyàn zhèngshí tā bùshì tāmen de qīn gǔ ròu。
Medical tests established that she was not their own child.
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阳性孕检结果很快证实了她的直觉。
yángxìng yùn jiǎn jiéguǒ hěn kuài zhèngshí le tā de zhíjué。
A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feelings.
