English–Chinese
“take seriously” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindàng zhēn
Example
别把他的话当真。bié bǎ tā de huà dàng zhēn
Don't take his words seriously.
How to say “take seriously” in Chinese
“Take seriously” in Chinese is 当真 (dàng zhēn).
Moves words or claims from mere talk into accepted truth that can guide judgment or action.
Example sentences with 当真
他把老师的建议当真，开始认真练习。tā bǎ lǎo shī de jiàn yì dàng zhēn kāi shǐ rèn zhēn liàn xí
He took his teacher's advice seriously and began practicing diligently.
Tips for using 当真
- In casual conversation, this word can mark the boundary between a joke and a real claim, so a literal-sounding remark may still be meant playfully.