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真憑實據

简真凭实据 · 繁真憑實據

Mandarin · pinyin zhēn píng shí jù

reliable evidence (idiom); conclusive proof
definitive evidence

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真: zhēn · real, actual, true, genuine
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實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
據: Look up this written character
凭: píng · lean on, depend on, rely on
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere
据: jù · to occupy, take possession of; a base, position

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1–2–2–4 · zhen1 ping2 shi2 ju4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zan1 pang4 sat6 geoi3

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(idiomatic) true and credible evidence

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