jan5 zing3引證引证

Jyutpingjan5 zing3

Yaleyáhn jing

動詞Rare

Definition

To quote, cite, or use evidence to prove something.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as writing essays or presenting a case. It carries a sense of authority and rigor, distinguishing it from casual ways of mentioning evidence. You will rarely hear it in everyday small talk unless the topic is serious or professional.

Examples

keoi5佢jan5引zing3證zo2咗hou2好do1多sou3數geoi3據lai4嚟zi1支ci4持go3個leon6論dim2點。

He cited a lot of data to support the argument.

nei5你zung6仲jau5有mou5冇kei4其taa1他lai6例zi2子ho2可ji5以jan5引zing3證le1呢gin2件si6事aa4呀？

Do you have any other examples to prove this matter?

Common phrases

jan5引zing3證leon6論dim2點

to cite evidence for an argument

jan5引zing3證si6事sat6實

to cite facts as proof

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simple verbs like 講 or 提. Remember that it specifically implies the act of providing evidence to validate a claim, rather than just mentioning a fact.