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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
做证to testify; to bear witness; to give evidenceHSK 7, v, 18 strokes, Very Hard
  1. 1to testify; to bear witness; to give evidence
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March 24, 2026

做证

做证 (zuòzhèng) means 'to testify' or 'to give evidence.' It is commonly used in legal contexts where an individual provides a formal statement or evidence in court. The term conveys a sense of responsibility and authority in confirming facts or events.

Strokes18DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the role of a witness or someone who testifies is taken very seriously, often reflecting on personal integrity and social responsibility. Testimonies can significantly influence the outcomes of legal proceedings.

Memory tip

Think of 做 (zuò) as 'to do' and 证 (zhèng) as 'certificate' or 'proof.' Imagine someone doing their duty by providing proof for a case, standing confidently with a certificate, which helps you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.

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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

作证 (zuòzhèng) vs 证明 (zhèngmíng) — use 做证 when referring specifically to testifying in a legal context, while 证明 is broader, meaning to prove or verify something.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 做证; it is primarily a formal term used in legal settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with related terms like 证明 (zhèngmíng), which means 'to prove' rather than 'to testify.'

HSK Study Tips

While this term is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with legal and formal language, which advanced learners should focus on. Familiarity with associated legal terminology will enhance understanding and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 做证 with 证明 and mistakenly use it in informal contexts. For example, saying '我做证这个事情' (Wǒ zuòzhèng zhège shìqíng) instead of '我证明这个事情' (Wǒ zhèngmíng zhège shìqíng) when they mean to prove something informally.

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Component characters

做zuòto do
HSK 111 strokes亻
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证zhèngto admonish
HSK 47 strokes讠
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How to say to testify; to bear witness; to give evidence in Chinese

“to testify; to bear witness; to give evidence” in Chinese is做证

做证 (zuòzhèng) means 'to testify' or 'to give evidence.' It is commonly used in legal contexts where an individual provides a formal statement or evidence in court. The term conveys a sense of responsibility and authority in confirming facts or events.

When to use 做证

Be mindful of the context in which you use 做证; it is primarily a formal term used in legal settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with related terms like 证明 (zhèngmíng), which means 'to prove' rather than 'to testify.'

做证 or something close to it

作证 (zuòzhèng) vs 证明 (zhèngmíng) — use 做证 when referring specifically to testifying in a legal context, while 证明 is broader, meaning to prove or verify something.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 做证 with 证明 and mistakenly use it in informal contexts. For example, saying '我做证这个事情' (Wǒ zuòzhèng zhège shìqíng) instead of '我证明这个事情' (Wǒ zhèngmíng zhège shìqíng) when they mean to prove something informally.

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Cultural Notes for 做证

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In Western contexts, testifying often involves a formal oath, while in China, the emphasis may be more on the moral obligation to tell the truth rather than a legalistic approach.

Frequently asked questions about 做证

You can say, '他在法庭上做证' (Tā zài fǎtíng shàng zuòzhèng), meaning 'He testified in court.'

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