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“true” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhēn shí

Example

这个消息真实吗？zhè ge xiāo xī zhēn shí ma

Is this news true?

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How to say “true” in Chinese

“True” in Chinese is 真实 (zhēn shí).

The outside and the underlying facts agree, with nothing made up or hidden behind a false appearance.

Full entry for 真实: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 真实

我们需要了解真实情况。wǒ men xū yào liáo jiě zhēn shí qíng kuàng

We need to understand the actual situation.

Tips for using 真实

  • This adjective works well when checking a report, photograph, or story, because it frames the question around evidence rather than personal approval.

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