证书

證書
zhèngshū
noun HSK 5 #8,461

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 certificate; credentials
  2. 2 diploma; certification

Characters

A proof document — an official certificate.

Examples

Tā nádào le bìyè zhèngshū.
He got his graduation certificate.
Zhège zhèngshū zài quánguó dōu yǒuxiào.
This certificate is valid nationwide.
Nǐ xūyào tígōng xiāngguān de zīgé zhèngshū.
You need to provide relevant qualification certificates.
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 (marriage certificate), HSK证书 (HSK certificate).
culture
In China, (kǎo zhèng, taking certification exams) is extremely popular. Many professions require specific certificates, and students often collect multiple certifications to boost their resumes.

Stroke Order

zhèng
shū