Chinese phrase
真的假的？ zhēn de jiǎ de
Meaning
Really?
When to use it
This asks whether something is true. It often shows surprise or mild doubt after unexpected news and is common in informal conversation.
Example dialogue
我今天收到录取通知了。 wǒ jīn tiān shōu dào lù qǔ tōng zhī le
I got my acceptance letter today.
真的假的？ zhēn de jiǎ de
Really?