考证 kǎo zhèng

to verify by means of research (esp. historical details)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 32499th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to verify by means of research (esp. historical details)
  2. 2. to take an exam to get a certificate (abbr. for 考取证件kǎo qǔ zhèng jiàn)
  3. 3. to do textual research
  4. 4. to make textual criticism

Characters

Character Meaning
考 kǎo HSK 2
to take an exam; to examine; to check
证 zhèng HSK 4
proof; to prove; certificate