Definition
铁证如山 is a four-character idiom meaning 'ironclad evidence as solid as a mountain'. It describes evidence that is so conclusive and undeniable that it cannot be refuted. You can use it in legal, investigative, or argumentative contexts to emphasize that the proof is overwhelming and leaves no room for doubt. The phrase is often used with verbs like '摆出' (to present) or '面对' (to face).
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irrefutable evidenceconclusive proof
Examples
- 铁证如山，。Miàn duì tiě zhèng rú shān, tā zhōngyú chéngrèn le zìjǐ de zuìxíng.Faced with irrefutable evidence, he finally admitted his crime.
- 铁证如山，。Jǐngfāng yǐjīng zhǎngwò le tiě zhèng rú shān, ànjiàn hěn kuài jiù néng gào pò.The police have already obtained conclusive evidence, and the case will be solved soon.
- 铁证如山，？Zhèxiē zhèngjù tiě zhèng rú shān, nǐ hái yǒu shénme hǎo shuō de?This evidence is ironclad. What else do you have to say?
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