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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
验证yànzhèngto inspect and verifyHSK 6, v, 17 strokes, rank #8634, Hard
验证yànzhèngexperimental verificationHSK 6, v, 17 strokes, rank #8634, Hard
验证yànzhèngto validate (a theory)HSK 6, v, 17 strokes, rank #8634, Hard
验证yànzhèngto authenticateHSK 6, v, 17 strokes, rank #8634, Hard
yànzhèng(yan4zheng4)yan zheng T4
  1. 1to inspect and verify
  2. 2experimental verification
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March 24, 2026

验证(驗證)yànzhèng(yan4zheng4)

验证 refers to the process of inspecting, verifying, or authenticating something, often in scientific or formal contexts. It is commonly used in discussions about validating theories, testing hypotheses, or confirming the authenticity of documents or identities.

Strokes17Frequency#8634DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, 验证 is particularly significant in the context of technology and data security, where verification processes are crucial for maintaining trust in digital transactions and personal information.

Memory tip

Think of 验证 as 'Yen' (yan4) for 'inspect' and 'Zheng' (zheng4) for 'check.' Imagine a detective named Yen who inspects various documents to authenticate their legitimacy. The character 验 combines the radical for 'to examine' with 'to prove,' reinforcing the idea of verification.

Meanings of 验证

yànzhèng(yan4zheng4)
1to inspect and verify
2experimental verification
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About 验证

验证Simplified
驗證Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8634Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

验证 (yànzhèng) vs 确认 (quèrèn) — 验证 emphasizes the process of verification or validation, while 确认 focuses more on the act of confirming something as true or accepted.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 验证 with 确认 (to confirm) — while both involve validation, 验证 emphasizes inspection and authenticity. It is generally used in formal contexts, so be cautious using it in casual conversation. A frequent collocation is 验证身份 (verify identity).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 验证 connects with other technical or formal vocabulary, such as 证据 (evidence) and 确认 (to confirm). Students should focus on understanding its usage in contexts like research and administration, where precision in language is crucial.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 验证 with 证明 (to prove), which is more about providing evidence rather than the process of verification. For example, saying '我需要证明我的身份' (I need to prove my identity) should be '我需要验证我的身份' to convey the correct meaning.

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Component characters

验yànto examine
HSK 710 strokes马
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证zhèngto admonish
HSK 47 strokes讠
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How to say to inspect and verify in Chinese

“to inspect and verify” in Chinese is验证yànzhèng

验证 refers to the process of inspecting, verifying, or authenticating something, often in scientific or formal contexts. It is commonly used in discussions about validating theories, testing hypotheses, or confirming the authenticity of documents or identities.

When to use 验证

Common mistakes include confusing 验证 with 确认 (to confirm) — while both involve validation, 验证 emphasizes inspection and authenticity. It is generally used in formal contexts, so be cautious using it in casual conversation. A frequent collocation is 验证身份 (verify identity).

验证 or something close to it

验证 (yànzhèng) vs 确认 (quèrèn) — 验证 emphasizes the process of verification or validation, while 确认 focuses more on the act of confirming something as true or accepted.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 验证 with 证明 (to prove), which is more about providing evidence rather than the process of verification. For example, saying '我需要证明我的身份' (I need to prove my identity) should be '我需要验证我的身份' to convey the correct meaning.

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Grammar patterns of 验证

验证 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 4 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____实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.
2
此处提及的实验证据有诸多限制条件。

cǐchù tíjí de shíyàn zhèngjù yǒu zhūduō xiànzhì tiáojiàn。

The empirical evidence considered here is subject to many qualifications.
3
关于人口陷井存在的经验证据还不够充分.

guānyú rénkǒu xiàn jǐng cúnzài de jīngyàn zhèngjù hái búgòu chōngfèn.

Empirical evidence for the existence of population traps is not substantial.

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验证 focuses on the process of inspecting and authenticating, while 确认 is more about affirming or confirming something.

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