真
zhēn
True, real, really, indeed
How to say “really” in Chinese with 真 (zhēn)
真 (zhēn) + Adj.
真 (zhēn) — really + adjective
HSK 2Adverbs with Adjectives
真 (zhēn) + Adj.
HSK 2Adverbs with Adjectives真 (zhēn) — really + adjective
Rule structure
真 (zhēn) is an adverb used for emphasis before adjectives or some verbs to express "really" or "truly," conveying genuine feeling or surprise. It is more emotional than 很 (hěn).
Rule structure
真 (zhēn) is an adverb used for emphasis before adjectives or some verbs to express "really" or "truly," conveying genuine feeling or surprise. It is more emotional than 很 (hěn).
Examples
真漂亮！
Zhēn piàoliang!
Really beautiful!
真有意思。
Zhēn yǒuyìsī.
Really interesting
这家饭店真好吃。
Zhèjiā fàndiàn zhēn hǎochī.
This restaurant is really delicious.
Examples
真漂亮！
Zhēn piàoliang!
Really beautiful!
真有意思。
Zhēn yǒuyìsī.
Really interesting
这家饭店真好吃。
Zhèjiā fàndiàn zhēn hǎochī.
This restaurant is really delicious.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “really + adjective” in Chinese with 真?
Use the structure: 真 (zhēn) + Adj.. For example: 真漂亮！ — “Really beautiful!”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
真漂亮！ — “Really beautiful!”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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