自证清白
“to prove their innocence!”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
自证清白
“to prove their innocence!”
“Your Excellency, Chen Ink is willing to stand surety for Li Ink!”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In historical Chinese judicial contexts, accused persons often bore the burden of actively demonstrating their uprightness (清白) before authority figures.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to prove one's innocence; to clear one's name
A formal four-character idiom frequently used in legal, formal, or high-stakes contexts when defending one's integrity.