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The word "见证" is formed by combining the character "见", which means "to see" or "to witness", with the character "证", which means "to prove" or "evidence". Together, they create a compound where the act of seeing directly contributes to providing proof, resulting in the meaning of "to witness" (as in observing an event) or "testimony" (as in evidence based on observation).

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这座老建筑见证了历史。

Zhè zuò lǎo jiànzhú jiànzhèngle lìshǐ.

This old building has witnessed history.

在过去的一个世纪里，这座城市见证了巨大的变化。

Zài guòqù de yīgè shìjì lǐ, zhè zuò chéngshì jiànzhèngle jùdà de biànhuà.

In the past century, this city has witnessed tremendous changes.

我们亲眼见证了这些年来科技的飞速发展。

Wǒmen qīnyǎn jiànzhèngle zhèxiē nián lái kējì de fēisù fāzhǎn.

We have personally witnessed the rapid development of technology over these years.

孩子们的成长是父母之爱最好的见证。

Háizimen de chéngzhǎng shì fùmǔ zhī ài zuì hǎo de jiànzhèng.

Children's growth is the best testament to their parents' love.

如果你翻看这些老照片，它们就是那段峥嵘岁月无声的见证。

Rúguǒ nǐ fān kàn zhèxiē lǎo zhàopiàn, tāmen jiùshì nà duàn zhēngróng suìyuè wúshēng de jiànzhèng.

If you look through these old photos, they are the silent witnesses of those remarkable years.

Word Definition - 见证

jiàn zhèng to be witness to; witness; evidence

Individual Character Details

见 jiàn, xiàn
证 zhèng, zhèng