铁证如山 (tiě zhèng rú shān) — irrefutable evidence; conclusive proof

Definition

Literally 'ironclad evidence like a mountain' — a fixed idiom emphasizing proof so solid it cannot be questioned. Used for court cases, scandals, or debates where the evidence is overwhelming.

idiom

irrefutable evidenceconclusive proof

Examples

铁证如山，。
Miàn duì tiě zhèng rú shān, tā zhōng yú chéng rèn le zì jǐ de zuì xíng.
Faced with irrefutable evidence, he finally admitted his crime.
铁证如山，。
Jǐng fāng yǐ jīng zhǎng wò le tiě zhèng rú shān, àn jiàn hěn kuài jiù néng gào pò.
The police have already obtained conclusive evidence, and the case will be solved soon.
铁证如山，？
Zhè xiē zhèng jù tiě zhèng rú shān, nǐ hái yǒu shén me hǎo shuō de?
This evidence is ironclad. What else do you have to say?

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