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    Expressing "to confirm" or "to verify" with 证实 (zhèngshí)

    Actions & Events
    Emphasis

    Structure

    Subject + 证实 + (了) + Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 证实 (zhèngshí) means "to confirm," "to verify," or "to substantiate" a claim or finding. It is frequently used in news and academic writing when evidence or research supports a conclusion. For example, a study may 证实 that each dog is a truly unique individual.

    Examples

    • 新的研究证实了这种药物的疗效。

      Xīn de yánjiū zhèngshí le zhè zhǒng yàowù de liáoxiào.

      New research has confirmed the efficacy of this medication.

    • 警方已经证实嫌疑人当时不在现场。

      Jǐngfāng yǐjīng zhèngshí xiányírén dāngshí bú zài xiànchǎng.

      The police have confirmed that the suspect was not at the scene at the time.

    • 数据证实消费者对新产品非常满意。

      Shùjù zhèngshí xiāofèizhě duì xīn chǎnpǐn fēicháng mǎnyì.

      Data confirms that consumers are very satisfied with the new product.

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