Chinese Conversation · Level 71
90 words
Chinese word
真挚
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēn zhì
Meaning
- adjectivesincere
Example
他的道歉很真挚。tā de dào qiàn hěn zhēn zhì
His apology is very sincere.
More examples
面试时，他以真挚的态度回答了每个问题。miàn shì shí tā yǐ zhēn zhì de tài dù huí dá le měi gè wèn tí
During the interview, he answered every question with a sincere attitude.
Core concept
Words or actions carry the weight of an honest feeling that is strongly and genuinely held.
Common phrases
真挚的态度zhēn zhì de tài dù
sincere attitude
真挚的关怀zhēn zhì de guān huái
sincere care
真挚的祝愿zhēn zhì de zhù yuàn
sincere wishes
Similar words
真诚zhēn chéng: Truly sincere in feelings or behavior, with an honest attitude toward others.
诚恳chéng kěn: Earnest and straightforward while remaining modest and respectful.
诚挚chéng zhì: Expressing deep sincerity together with a careful, respectful manner.
Definition in Chinese
形容态度或感情真诚而深切，言行表现出由衷的诚意，常用于表示感谢、道歉或爱情等重要情感的表达。xíng róng tài dù huò gǎn qíng zhēn chéng ér shēn qiè yán xíng biǎo xiàn chū yóu zhōng de chéng yì cháng yòng yú biǎo shì gǎn xiè dào qiàn huò ài qíng děng zhòng yào qíng gǎn de biǎo dá
Word origin
真 (zhēn, "true") + 挚 (zhì, "deeply sincere") combines truth with deep feeling, giving the word its sense of wholehearted emotional sincerity.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, this adjective often sounds formal or literary, so it appears more naturally in serious remarks and written descriptions than in casual conversation.