Chinese word

真是的

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhēn shì de

Meaning

  • interjectionreally

Example

真是的，这菜太咸了。zhēn shì de zhè cài tài xián le

Really, this dish is too salty.

Illustration for 真是的 (really)

More examples

真是的，算了，不跟他计较。zhēn shì de suàn le bù gēn tā jì jiào

Really, forget it; I won't argue with him.

Core concept

A brief spoken reaction that puts exasperation or mild blame into the speaker's voice.

Common phrases

  • 真是的，算了吧zhēn shì de suàn le ba

    really, forget it

  • 唉，真是的，每天都这样āi zhēn shì de měi tiān dōu zhè yàng

    Oh, really, it's like this every day

Similar words

哼hēng: A clipped sound of dissatisfaction or gentle scolding.
真讨厌zhēn tǎo yàn: A brief exclamation of dislike toward someone's behavior or a situation.
我去wǒ qù: A blunt, casual outburst of strong frustration or dismay.

Definition in Chinese

口语中作为感叹词，用来表示对某人或某事的责备、无奈或感叹，语气常带批评或抱怨。kóu yǔ zhōng zuò wéi gǎn tàn cí yòng lái biǎo shì duì mǒu rén huò mǒu shì de zé bèi wú nài huò gǎn tàn yǔ qì cháng dài pī píng huò bào yuàn

Word origin

真 (zhēn, "true") + 是 (shì, "be") forms an emphatic judgment, and 的 (de, "sentence-final particle") turns it into a short spoken outburst.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, a light tone can sound mildly teasing, while a sharp or lengthened tone can sound like a real complaint, so the phrase is less suitable for formal situations.

Other meanings

  • honestlyinterjection
  • oh dearinterjection

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