持证 (chí zhèng) — to hold a certificate or license; to be licensed or certified
Definition
Formal verb meaning 'to hold a certificate/license', used in professional and regulatory contexts (e.g. 持证上岗 — to work while licensed). Almost never used in casual speech.
verb
to hold a certificate or licenseto be licensed or certified
Examples
- 持证。Zhè ge háng yè yāo qiú suǒ yǒu yuán gōng chí zhèng shàng gǎng.This industry requires all employees to work with a license.
- 持证，。Tā shì yì míng chí zhèng lǜ shī, jīng yàn fēng fù.He is a licensed lawyer with extensive experience.
- 持证。Shēn qǐng zhè ge gāo jí zhí wèi bì xū chí zhèng.To apply for this senior position, you must hold a certificate.
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