Writing
认真 (rènzhēn) — how to say "serious" in Chinese
认真
Serious, diligent
adjective
Character composition
认
to recognize, to regard
真
true, genuine
Radicals / Keys
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
认真听
rènzhēn tīng
listen carefully
工作认真
gōngzuò rènzhēn
work seriously
认真学习
rènzhēn xuéxí
study seriously
Examples
他对待工作非常认真，从不马虎。
He takes work very seriously, never careless.
他学习很认真。
He studies very diligently.
Mnemonic
[rènzhēn-] Ranger Rick is on a trail, holding a map with the 认 (to recognize) 认真 characters in the Forest of Truth 真 (true). His expression is 认真 serious as he diligently examines each clue, knowing this is a mission of utmost importance! 🌳🔎
Frequently asked questions
Serious in Chinese translation
"serious" in Chinese is 认真 (rènzhēn).
认真 meaning in English
认真 (rènzhēn) means "Serious, diligent".
How is 认真 pronounced?
It is pronounced rènzhēn (written as renzhen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "serious" in Chinese characters?
It is written 认真: 认 has 4 strokes, 真 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 认真?
认真 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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