证书

• Pinyin: zhèng shū
• Hanzi breakdown: 证 = 讠(speech) + 正 (correct); 书 = stylized form of writing/book

Meaning

Certificate; diploma; credentials. An official document proving qualifications or achievements.

Used for academic, professional, or legal certificates. Common types: 毕业证书 (graduation certificate), 资格证书 (qualification certificate), 结婚证书 (marriage certificate). Important for employment and official matters.

Examples

1. 他获得了注册会计师资格证书。 He obtained the certified public accountant qualification certificate.
2. 毕业证书对找工作非常重要。 A graduation certificate is very important for finding a job.
3. 参加培训后，每个人都会获得一份证书。 After the training, everyone will receive a certificate.

Usage Guide

Context: education, professional, official

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 请出示您的证书。(Please show your certificate.)
• 我正在考这个证书。(I'm studying for this certification.)

Don't Say

• 证书纸 (证书 already implies the physical document)

Origin & History

Compound of 证 (to prove, evidence) and 书 (document, writing). A document that proves.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal