geoi2 zing3舉證举证
Jyutpinggeoi2 zing3
Yalegéui jing
Definition
To provide proof or evidence.
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How it's used
Primarily used in legal or formal contexts, this term carries a heavy weight compared to everyday words like 攞證據. It specifically refers to the act of presenting evidence to support a claim or accusation. While it appears in formal news or court settings, it is also used in serious arguments to demand that someone back up their claims with facts.
Examples
You say he stole something, you have to provide proof.
The judge asked the prosecution to provide proof to show he is guilty.
Related words
Common phrases
burden of proof
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation when you simply mean to show someone a photo or a small piece of evidence, as it sounds overly formal and legalistic. Use 攞證據 or 證明 instead for daily situations.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
