证明 (zhèngmíng) — to prove / proof

证明 (zhèngmíng)

证明 functions as both a verb and a noun. As a verb it means to prove or demonstrate that something is true. As a noun it refers to a certificate, letter of proof, or other official document that verifies a fact.

Meanings

1. [verb] To prove; to demonstrate; to show evidence that something is true.
2. [noun] Proof; certificate; verification document.

Example Sentences

你能证明你当时在家吗？ Nǐ néng zhèngmíng nǐ dāngshí zài jiā ma? Can you prove that you were home at the time?

他的成绩证明了他的努力。 Tā de chéngjì zhèngmíng le tā de nǔlì. His results proved his hard work.

请出示你的工作证明。 Qǐng chūshì nǐ de gōngzuò zhèngmíng. Please show your employment certificate.

事实证明，她是对的。 Shìshí zhèngmíng, tā shì duì de. The facts proved she was right.

Collocations

Memory Hook

证 contains the speech radical 讠 and means "testimony." 明 means "clear / bright." Together: making something bright and clear through testimony — that is proof.