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认真

rènzhēn

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“认真”的意思是做事很用心、很仔细,不马虎。

"认真" means to do things with care and attention, not carelessly.

我们常说一个人学习认真,或者工作认真。

We often say a person studies 认真 or works 认真.

Meanings

认真rènzhēn

serious; earnest; conscientious

他学习很认真。

He studies very diligently.

认真rènzhēn

to take seriously; to take to heart

我是开玩笑的,你别认真。

I'm joking, don't take it seriously.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    认 (recognize/admit) + 真 (true/real), literally 'to treat as real'.

  • Nuance

    认真 stresses carefulness and effort; 严肃 stresses a solemn or strict manner.

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