Definition
求证 means 'to seek proof or evidence' — it emphasizes the active process of searching for or requesting verification, not the final confirmation. 确认 is simply 'to confirm' a fact; 证实 is 'to confirm/prove' after investigation; 验证 is 'to test/validate' a system or theory; 核实 is 'to check/fact-check' details. 求证 is about the inquiry itself, often used in research, journalism, or legal contexts.
verb
to seek proof or evidence (for a claim or theory)to seek confirmationto verify
Examples
- 求证。Jìzhě zhèngzài qiú zhèng shìjiàn de zhēnxiàng.The journalist is verifying the truth of the incident.
- 求证。Jǐngfāng zhèngzài qiú zhèng tā tígōng de zhèngjù.The police are verifying the evidence he provided.
- 求证。Wǒmen xūyào jìnyíbù qiú zhèng zhège jiǎshè.We need to further verify this hypothesis.
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