求证

求證

qiúzhèng

verb HSK 7 #23,419

Meanings

1 to seek verification
2 to try to prove
3 to verify

Characters

proof; evidence

Literally 'seek proof' — to seek verification

Examples

这个说法还需要进一步求证。

Zhège shuōfǎ hái xūyào jìnyíbù qiúzhèng.

This claim still needs further verification.

记者向多方求证了这个消息。

Jìzhě xiàng duōfāng qiúzhèng le zhège xiāoxi.

The reporter verified this news from multiple sources.

Tips

usage

求证 emphasizes the process of actively seeking evidence or confirmation. Compare with 证实 (zhèngshí), which means 'to confirm' — the result of successful verification.

Stroke Order

求 qiú

证 zhèng