真
Character
true; real; not false
Meaning
zhēn
zhen1- true; real; not false
- really; used to make a sentence stronger
Examples
今天真热。
jīn tiān zhēn rè
It is really hot today.
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这个故事是真的。
zhè ge gù shi shì zhēn de
This story is true.
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Words with 真
See all 186 →真的zhēn dereally (used to say something is true or to show surprise)WordHSK 1真正zhēn zhèngreal; true; not fakeWordHSK 2真实zhēn shíreal; true; not false or made upWordHSK 3真理zhēn lǐwhat is really true and not falseWordHSK 5真相zhēn xiàngthe truth; the real facts about what happenedWordHSK 5真诚zhēn chénghonest and real; showing what you truly feelWordHSK 5真假zhēn jiǎtrue and falseWordHSK 7–9真心zhēn xīntrue, honest feelings from deep in your heartWordHSK 7–9真情zhēn qíngtrue feelings; real emotions, not hidden or falseWordHSK 7–9真挚zhēn zhìsincere and heartfelt, showing deep true feelingsWordHSK 7–9真空zhēn kōnga place that has no air in it; empty spaceWordHSK 7–9真是的zhēn shi deused to show you are a little angry or unhappyWordHSK 7–9