证书 (zhèngshū) — certificate; credential
HSK 4 | noun | an official document certifying achievement or qualification
证书 (zhèngshū)
证书 means "certificate" or "credential" and refers to an official document that proves a qualification, achievement, or authorization.
Meanings
- [noun] certificate; credential; diploma; license
Example Sentences
她获得了汉语水平考试的证书。 Tā huòdé le Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì de zhèngshū. She obtained a certificate from the Chinese Proficiency Test.
申请这份工作需要提交相关证书。 Shēnqǐng zhè fèn gōngzuò xūyào tíjiāo xiāngguān zhèngshū. Applying for this job requires submitting relevant certificates.
他的办公室挂着各种专业证书。 Tā de bàngōngshì guà zhe gèzhǒng zhuānyè zhèngshū. His office has various professional certificates hanging on the wall.
毕业证书是求职时的重要文件。 Bìyè zhèngshū shì qiúzhí shí de zhòngyào wénjiàn. A graduation certificate is an important document when looking for a job.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 毕业证书 | graduation certificate |
| 资格证书 | qualification certificate |
| 颁发证书 | to issue a certificate |
| 获得证书 | to obtain a certificate |
Usage Notes
证书 is a general term for any certificate or official document of qualification. It is different from 证件 (zhèngjiàn), which refers to identity documents like ID cards or passports. 证书 is specifically for proving qualifications or achievements, such as academic degrees, professional licenses, or awards.
Memory Hook
证 (zhèng) means "to prove or certify" and 书 (shū) means "document or book": a 证书 is a document that proves something about you.