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Definition
To disprove; to prove a statement or argument to be incorrect.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as debates, legal arguments, or scientific discussions. While it functions as a verb, it carries a sense of logical refutation rather than just simple disagreement. It is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk about personal opinions.
Examples
He found evidence to disprove this claim.
Do you have any way to disprove that he is lying?
Related words
Common phrases
to present counter-evidence
strong counter-evidence
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 駁斥, which means to refute or rebut someone verbally. While 駁斥 focuses on the act of arguing against a person's statement, 反證 specifically implies the use of evidence or logical proof to invalidate a claim.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
