tit3 zing3 jyu4 saan1鐵證如山铁证如山

Jyutpingtit3 zing3 jyu4 saan1

Yaletit jing yùh sāan

語句

Definition

Irrefutable and ironclad evidence that cannot be denied or disproved.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a heavy, formal tone often associated with legal proceedings or serious confrontations. It is frequently used to shut down someone's attempts to lie or evade responsibility when the truth is already undeniable. Because it implies a sense of finality, it is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation.

Examples

le1呢daan1單on3案tit3鐵zing3證jyu4如saan1山，keoi5佢soeng2想dai2抵laai6賴dou1都m4唔dak1得。

The evidence for this case is irrefutable, he can't deny it even if he wants to.

min6面deoi3對tit3鐵zing3證jyu4如saan1山ge3嘅si6事sat6實，nei5你zung6仲jau5有me1咩hou2好gong2講？

In the face of such irrefutable facts, what else do you have to say?

Common phrases

tit3鐵zing3證jyu4如saan1山ge3嘅si6事sat6實

irrefutable facts

Common mistake

Learners sometimes use this in everyday arguments about minor disagreements, which can sound overly dramatic or aggressive. It is best reserved for situations where the evidence is truly objective and overwhelming.