English–Chinese
“real” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēn zhèng
Example
他是真正的朋友。tā shì zhēn zhèng de péng yǒu
He is a real friend.
How to say “real” in Chinese
“Real” in Chinese is 真正 (zhēn zhèng).
Something is genuinely what it claims to be, not merely an appearance, copy, or surface impression.
Example sentences with 真正
她终于找到了真正的自己。tā zhōng yú zhǎo dào le zhēn zhèng de zì jǐ
She finally found her true self.
Tips for using 真正
- For English-speaking learners, this word is usually more selective than "really": it highlights a genuine identity or nature rather than simply adding force to a statement.