恐后无凭 — “To fear that there will be no proof or evidence later”
恐后无凭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fear that there will be no proof or evidence later”. A phrase often used in old contracts and agreements to emphasize the need for documentation. Literally, “Fearing later no proof”.
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What does 恐后无凭 mean?
恐后无凭 (kǒng hòu wú píng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to fear that there will be no proof or evidence later”.
How do you pronounce 恐后无凭?
恐后无凭 is pronounced kǒng hòu wú píng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 恐后无凭 literally mean?
Literally, 恐后无凭 means “Fearing later no proof”. It is used to mean “to fear that there will be no proof or evidence later”.
What is the Chinese definition of 恐后无凭?
怕以后没有个凭证。旧时契约文书的套语，常与“立次存照”连用。