zi2 zing3指證指证
Jyutpingzi2 zing3
Yalejí jing
Definition
To identify and testify against someone; to give evidence or point out with proof.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in legal or formal contexts involving criminal investigations or courtroom proceedings. Unlike general verbs for pointing or showing, it carries the specific weight of providing evidence that directly implicates someone in wrongdoing. It is almost always followed by the person being accused.
Examples
He testified against the suspect in court.
Is there anyone who can come forward to testify against him?
Related words
Common phrases
to appear in court to testify
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs like 講 or 講出, but those lack the legal implication of providing evidence or testimony. It is not used for simply pointing out a mistake or identifying an object in a casual setting.
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Grammar guides
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