证书 (zhèngshū) · certificate; credentials

Measure Word

一本证书 běn

Meanings

1 certificate; credentials
2 diploma; certification

Characters

证

zhèng

proof; certificate; to prove

书

shū

book; document

A proof document - an official certificate.

Examples

HSK 4

他拿到了毕业证书。

Tā nádào le bìyè zhèngshū.

He got his graduation certificate.

HSK 4

这个证书在全国都有效。

Zhège zhèngshū zài quánguó dōu yǒuxiào.

This certificate is valid nationwide.

HSK 7-9

考试通过后会颁发证书。

Kǎoshì tōngguò hòu huì bānfā zhèngshū.

A certificate will be issued after passing the exam.

Tips

usage

Common types: 毕业证书 (graduation certificate), 资格证书 (qualification certificate), 结婚证书 (marriage certificate), HSK证书 (HSK certificate).

culture

In China, 考证 (taking certification exams) is extremely popular. Many professions require specific certificates, and students often collect multiple certifications to boost their resumes.

Stroke Order

证 zhèng

书 shū

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证据 zhèngjù HSK 5 #634

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证件 zhèngjiàn HSK 4 #4,937

ID; certificate; credentials / identification documents

秘书 mìshū HSK 5 #3,796

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证 zhèng HSK 4 #2,299

proof; evidence; certificate / to prove; to verify

证明 zhèngmíng HSK 4 #561

to prove; to demonstrate / proof; certificate; testimony

书房 shūfáng HSK 5 #8,263

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保证书 bǎozhèngshū #20,544

written guarantee / pledge document / letter of assurance

证实 zhèngshí HSK 6 #2,415

to confirm; to verify / to substantiate; to prove true

证物 zhèngwù #5,143

evidence / exhibit (in court)