kok3 zok6確鑿确凿
Jyutpingkok3 zok6
Yalekok johk
Definition
Irrefragable, undeniable, and authentic; proven beyond doubt.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or legalistic contexts to emphasize that something is beyond any reasonable doubt. It carries a heavy, serious tone that is rarely found in casual, everyday conversation. When speakers want to express similar certainty in daily life, they typically use phrases like 真係或者肯定.
Examples
The evidence for this is undeniable, what else do you have to say?
What he said is authentic and verified, it doesn't seem like he is lying.
Related words
Common phrases
irrefutable evidence
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective, but it is almost exclusively paired with 證據 to form the set phrase 證據確鑿. Using it to describe simple personal opinions or feelings sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
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