Meaning of 证据
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- evidence
- proof
- testimony
How to use 证据
证据 is a noun used for evidence in court, in science, or in everyday arguments. It often appears with verbs like 有 (yǒu), 找 (zhǎo), and 提供 (tígōng). Example: 你有证据吗？(Nǐ yǒu zhèngjù ma?) Do you have any evidence?
证 (zhèng) means to prove, as in 证明 (zhèngmíng), and 据 (jù) means a basis, as in 根据 (gēnjù). Put them together and you get the basis that proves something: evidence.
Common mistake: Learners often use 证据 where 证明 (zhèngmíng) fits better. 证据 is only a noun for the evidence itself, while 证明 can be a verb meaning to prove, so say 这能证明他没错 rather than using 证据 as a verb. Also remember both syllables are fourth tone: zhèngjù.
证据 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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证 zhèng · certificate · 7 strokes
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据 jù · according to · 11 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 证据.
| 保证 | bǎozhèng | guarantee; to guarantee |
| 证明 | zhèngmíng | proof; certificate |
| 据说 | jùshuō | it is said that; reportedly |
| 身份证 | shēnfènzhèng | identity card; ID |
| 证件 | zhèngjiàn | certificate; papers; credentials; document; ID |
| 根据 | gēnjù | according to; based on |
| 数据 | shùjù | data |
| 证实 | zhèngshí | to confirm (sth to be true); to verify |
| 签证 | qiānzhèng | visa; to issue a visa |
| 依据 | yījù | according to; basis |
| 证书 | zhèngshū | credentials; certificate |
| 占据 | zhànjù | to occupy; to hold |
Questions about 证据
What does 证据 mean?
证据 (zhèngjù) means "evidence; proof" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 证据?
证据 is made of 2 characters: 证 (7 strokes), 据 (11 strokes). That is 18 strokes in total.
Is 证据 an HSK word?
Yes. 证据 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 证据 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 证据 is written 證據.
What is the difference between 证据 and 证明?
证据 is the evidence or facts you hold. 证明 is usually the act of proving, or a written certificate. You use 证据 to 证明 something.
How do you say 'there is no evidence' in Chinese?
You can say 没有证据 (méiyǒu zhèngjù). A common fuller sentence is 没有证据证明他做了这件事 (Méiyǒu zhèngjù zhèngmíng tā zuò le zhè jiàn shì), meaning there is no evidence that he did it.