kiểm chứng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəm˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦]Huế [kiəm˧˨ t͡ɕɨŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kim˨˩˦ cɨŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiểm chứng means to verify; to validate; to confirm the truth of.
Chinese characters: 檢證 (檢 “to check” + 證 “to prove”)
Meanings of kiểm chứng in English
Verb
- to verify; to validate; to confirm the truth of
Example sentences with kiểm chứng
- Nhiều người theo thuyết âm mưu lợi dụng các phát ngôn không kiểm chứng được và coi đó là sự thật. Many conspiracy theorists leverage unverifiable statements and claim them as facts.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 檢證, composed of 檢 (“to check”) and 證 (“to prove”), borrowed from Japanese 検証.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiểm chứng mean in English?
kiểm chứng (verb) means "to verify; to validate; to confirm the truth of".
How do you pronounce kiểm chứng?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəm˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦]; Saigon [kim˨˩˦ cɨŋ˦˥]. Tones: kiểm — dipping tone (hỏi), chứng — rising tone (sắc).
Is kiểm chứng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiểm chứng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 檢證.