zing3 syu1證書证书
Jyutpingzing3 syu1
Yalejing syū
Definition
A certificate or diploma; a document serving as proof or evidence.
neutralschoolwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal documents issued by an institution to verify qualifications or achievements. While it is a standard term, it is often used in professional or academic contexts rather than casual conversation. When discussing informal proof or a simple receipt, other terms like 收據 or 證明 are more appropriate.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Have you received your graduation certificate yet?
This certificate is very important, make sure not to lose it.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 證明, which is a broader term for any kind of proof or evidence. Remember that 證書 is strictly for formal, official certificates, whereas 證明 can be used for a simple written statement or a doctor's note.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
