证实
To prove that something is true by providing evidence or factual data. This is a crucial step in the scientific method and journalistic integrity.
Examples
3 of 5警方证实了事故的真实性。
The police confirmed the authenticity of the accident.
新的证据证实了我们的猜想。
New evidence confirmed our conjecture.
医生证实他已经完全康复了。
The doctor confirmed that he has fully recovered.
Word Family
Memory Tip
The character '证' means evidence, and '实' means real. Use evidence to make it real.
Quick Quiz
科学家们还需要更多的实验来___这个发现。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 证实
Examples
警方证实了事故的真实性。
formalThe police confirmed the authenticity of the accident.
新的证据证实了我们的猜想。
academicNew evidence confirmed our conjecture.
医生证实他已经完全康复了。
everydayThe doctor confirmed that he has fully recovered.
公司证实了裁员的消息。
businessThe company confirmed the news of layoffs.
我只是想证实一下时间。
informalI just wanted to confirm the time.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
证实有效
proven effective
证实无误
confirmed as correct
被事实证实
confirmed by facts
Often Confused With
'证明' is more general (can be logical proof), while '证实' specifically implies confirming a previous hypothesis or statement.
Usage Notes
Often used in the passive voice: '...得到了证实'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '证实' when they just mean 'say'. '证实' requires evidence.
Memory Tip
The character '证' means evidence, and '实' means real. Use evidence to make it real.
Word Origin
From '证' (evidence) and '实' (truth/reality).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
科学家们还需要更多的实验来___这个发现。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 证实
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