Definition

1. Verb:

   • To cite: To mention or refer to a specific fact, example, or piece of writing, especially as evidence to support an argument or idea.
   • To adduce: To bring forward or present evidence, reasons, or arguments for consideration.
   • To quote: To repeat the exact words from a text or speech as an example or proof.

2. Noun:

   • Citation / Evidence: The specific example, fact, or piece of data that is mentioned or presented to prove or illustrate a point.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Để chứng minh luận điểm của mình, anh ấy đã dẫn chứng một nghiên cứu khoa học gần đây. (To prove his point, he cited a recent scientific study.)
  • Luật sư dẫn chứng nhiều tình tiết mới trong phiên tòa. (The lawyer adduced many new details in the court session.)
• Noun:
  • Bài báo này thiếu các dẫn chứng thuyết phục. (This article lacks convincing evidence.)
  • Dẫn chứng bạn đưa ra rất cụ thể và sinh động. (The citation you provided is very specific and vivid.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal, academic, or legal contexts to describe the act of providing authoritative support for statements.
• Often paired with words for sources: (to cite from a book), (to adduce according to documents).

Variants and Related Words

• Chứng minh (v): To prove, to demonstrate. Focuses on the act of proving itself, while focuses on providing the supporting material.
• Ví dụ (n): Example. A general term for an example, not necessarily used as formal evidence.
• Trích dẫn (v/n): To quote / a quotation. Often used interchangeably with in the context of quoting text.

Synonyms

• Cite: To reference as an authority or example.
• Adduce: To offer as evidence or justification.
• Quote: To repeat someone's words verbatim.
• Reference (v): To mention or direct attention to.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Đưa ra dẫn chứng: To provide evidence.
  • Người viết cần đưa ra dẫn chứng rõ ràng. (The writer needs to provide clear evidence.)
• Dựa trên dẫn chứng: Based on evidence.
  • Kết luận được đưa ra dựa trên dẫn chứng vững chắc. (The conclusion is drawn based on solid evidence.)

verb

1. to cite; to adduce; to quete