Chinese phrase
真的是〜吗？ zhēn de shì 〜 ma
Meaning
Is ___ really true?
When to use it
This question asks whether something is really true. It often shows surprise or seeks confirmation when new information sounds unexpected.
Example dialogue
我刚收到消息，说我被公司录取了。 wǒ gāng shōu dào xiāo xī shuō wǒ bèi gōng sī lù qǔ le
I just got the news that the company hired me.
哇，真的是你被公司录取了吗？ wa zhēn de shì nǐ bèi gōng sī lù qǔ le ma
Wow, did the company really hire you?