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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
印证yìnzhèngto sealHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #27240, Very Hard
印证yìnzhèngto confirmHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #27240, Very Hard
印证yìnzhèngto corroborateHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #27240, Very Hard
印证yìnzhèngto verifyHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #27240, Very Hard
yìnzhèng(yin4zheng4)yin zheng T4
  1. 1to seal
  2. 2to confirm
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March 24, 2026

印证(印證)yìnzhèng(yin4zheng4)

印证 (yìn zhèng) means to verify or confirm something, often by providing evidence or proof. It is commonly used in both academic and everyday contexts to indicate that something has been substantiated or authenticated.

Strokes12Frequency#27240DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of verification is significant in both academic integrity and business practices, emphasizing the importance of trust and evidence in agreements and relationships.

Memory tip

Imagine a stamp (印) sealing a letter that confirms its contents. The stamp represents the act of verification, while 'zhèng' sounds like 'zing', suggesting a spark of truth or confirmation when the seal is applied.

Meanings of 印证

yìnzhèng(yin4zheng4)
1to seal
2to confirm
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About 印证

印证Simplified
印證Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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验证 (yànzhèng) is more focused on the process of validating or testing something, while 印证 (yìnzhèng) emphasizes the confirmation through evidence.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the formality of the context; '印证' is often used in formal writing or discussions. Avoid confusing it with '证明' (zhèngmíng), which is more about proving rather than confirming. Common collocations include '证据印证' (evidence verification).

HSK Study Tips

While '印证' is not an HSK word, it relates to concepts of proof and verification, which are vital at HSK 5 and above. Students should focus on the contexts in which evidence is discussed, connecting it with related words like '证明' (to prove) and '确认' (to affirm).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 印证 with 证明 (zhèngmíng), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '我需要印证这个理论' (I need to 印证 this theory) is incorrect; it should be '我需要证明这个理论' to indicate proving rather than confirming.

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Component characters

印yìnto print
HSK 65 strokes卩
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证zhèngto admonish
HSK 47 strokes讠
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How to say to seal in Chinese

“to seal” in Chinese is印证yìnzhèng

印证 (yìn zhèng) means to verify or confirm something, often by providing evidence or proof. It is commonly used in both academic and everyday contexts to indicate that something has been substantiated or authenticated.

When to use 印证

Be mindful of the formality of the context; '印证' is often used in formal writing or discussions. Avoid confusing it with '证明' (zhèngmíng), which is more about proving rather than confirming. Common collocations include '证据印证' (evidence verification).

印证 or something close to it

验证 (yànzhèng) is more focused on the process of validating or testing something, while 印证 (yìnzhèng) emphasizes the confirmation through evidence.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 印证 with 证明 (zhèngmíng), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '我需要印证这个理论' (I need to 印证 this theory) is incorrect; it should be '我需要证明这个理论' to indicate proving rather than confirming.

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Use 印证 when you want to emphasize confirming evidence or validation, whereas 证明 focuses more on the act of proving something to be true.

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