Chinese Character: 证 (zhèng - Certificate/Proof)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 讠 (speech radical)
Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes)
Character Decomposition: 讠 + 正 (speech + upright)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhèng (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
证 can mean "certificate", "proof", or "testify". (It implies something that validates or attests to a fact.)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 证件 (zhèng jiàn) - Certificate/ID (Documents that prove one's identity or status)
- 证明 (zhèng míng) - Prove/Testify (To show that something is true)
- 证据 (zhèng jù) - Evidence (Facts or information that support a claim)
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
证 can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it often refers to certificates or evidence. As a verb, it means to prove or testify. (For example, "证明" is a verb phrase meaning "to prove".)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, certificates and proofs have always been important for validating identities, achievements, and transactions. (This reflects the emphasis on formality and authenticity in Chinese society.)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
你需要出示证件。(Nǐ xū yào chū shì zhèng jiàn.)
You need to show your certificate/ID. (This sentence shows the usage of "证件" in a practical context.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember 证 by associating the "讠" radical with the idea of words used to prove or testify, and "正" can represent the uprightness or correctness of the proof. (记住“证”这个字，可以联想“讠”旁表示用来证明或作证的言语，“正”表示证明的正确性和正当性。)