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zhēn

Description

"真"是一个很常用的词,可以表示"真的、不是假的",也可以放在形容词前面,用来加强语气。

"真" is a very common word that can mean "real, not fake," and can also be placed before adjectives to strengthen the tone.

比如我们说"这个东西是真的",或者"今天真热"。

For example, we say "这个东西是真的" (This thing is real), or "今天真热" (It's really hot today).

Meanings

zhēn

really; very (intensifies adjectives)

今天天气真好。

The weather is really nice today.

zhēn

true; real; genuine

这个消息是真的吗?

Is this news true?

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as an intensifier 真 shows genuine feeling; 很 is more neutral and used more freely.

  • Etymology

    originally meaning 'genuine, real,' later extended to the adverb 'really/truly.'

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