Writing
当真 (dàng zhēn) — how to say "really" in Chinese
当真
Really, seriously
verb · adverb
Character composition
当
to treat as
真
true, real
Radicals / Keys
彐
Snout
#58 · jì · 3 strokes
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
Collocations
当真有困难
dàngzhēn yǒu kùnnan
really have difficulties
Examples
你别当真，他只是开玩笑。
Don't take it seriously, he's just joking.
他说的话当真吗？
Is he speaking seriously?
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Frequently asked questions
Really in Chinese meaning
"really" in Chinese is 当真 (dàng zhēn).
What does 当真 mean in English?
当真 (dàng zhēn) means "Really, seriously".
How to pronounce really in Chinese?
It is pronounced dàng zhēn (written as dang zhen, dangzhen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "really" in Chinese characters?
It is written 当真: 当 has 6 strokes, 真 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 当真?
当真 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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