证据

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 警方掌握了充分的证据。▶ —
   The police have gathered ample evidence.
2. 没有证据就不能定罪。▶ —
   Without evidence one cannot be convicted.

Collocations

Mnemonic

证 zhèng "to prove" + 据 jù "basis": a Sino-Korean word "evidence, proof". The basis (据) that proves (证) a fact. The ground for establishing facts in a 法庭 or 案件. 确凿的证据 (conclusive evidence), 证据不足 (insufficient evidence). Shares a root with 证明 (to prove). Distinct from 线索 (a clue).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 证据 mean?

   • the basis that proves a fact (evidence)
   • a mere guess
   • a court building
   • a tax receipt