zing3 sat6證實证实
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Definition
To confirm, verify, or prove that information is true.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Use this term primarily in formal or news contexts when discussing facts or evidence. It carries a weight of authority, making it sound slightly out of place in casual, everyday small talk about personal plans or trivial matters. For informal situations, native speakers often prefer using 確認 or 肯定.
Examples
The police confirmed that the news was fake.
Have you confirmed the news yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to remain to be confirmed
to confirm the news
Common mistake
Learners often use this word interchangeably with 肯定, but 證實 specifically implies a process of verification or checking evidence, whereas 肯定 is more about expressing personal certainty or agreement.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
