白纸黑字

白紙黑字

báizhǐhēizì

idiom #20,742

Meanings

1 in black and white
2 in writing
3 written proof that cannot be denied

Characters

character / writing

Examples

合同上白纸黑字写得清清楚楚，不能抵赖。

Hétong shang báizhǐ hēizì xiě de qīngqīngchǔchǔ, bù néng dǐlài.

The contract is written in black and white, plain and clear — there's no denying it.

这是白纸黑字的证据，你无法否认。

Zhè shì báizhǐ hēizì de zhèngjù, nǐ wúfǎ fǒurèn.

This is written proof in black and white — you cannot deny it.

Tips

usage

Used to emphasize that something is documented and therefore irrefutable. Often appears in legal or contractual contexts. The implication is: 'it's right there in writing, no excuses.'

Stroke Order

白 bái

纸 zhǐ

黑 hēi

字 zì