凭据 (píng jù) — evidence, proof
Definition
A formal, written noun for 'evidence' or 'proof' — typically physical documents or material proof. Stronger and more concrete than the everyday 证据, and used mostly in writing, law, or official contexts.
noun
evidenceproof
Examples
- 凭据。Jǐng fāng zhǎo dào le zhòng yào de píng jù.The police found important evidence.
- 凭据。Zhè xiē wén jiàn kě yǐ zuò wéi píng jù shǐ yòng.These documents can be used as proof.
- 凭据，。Méi yǒu píng jù, wǒ men bù néng xiāng xìn tā de huà.Without evidence, we can't believe his words.
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