真 (zhēn) — how to say "true" in Chinese

True, real, really, indeed

Radicals / Keys

Eye

#109 · · 5 strokes

Collocations

漂亮

zhēn piàoliang

really beautiful

zhēn hǎo

really good

Examples

这家店便宜,我们买吧。

This store is really cheap, let's buy.

Really.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 真 (zhēn) — true, real, really, indeed

[zhēn-] Jenna picks up a magic wand ✨ and draws the symbol 真 in the sky. She exclaims, "This is the mark of true love, really!" As she speaks, the sky brightens, affirming the truth of her words.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "true" in Chinese?

"true" in Chinese is 真 (zhēn).

What does 真 mean in English?

真 (zhēn) means "True, real, really, indeed".

How is 真 pronounced?

It is pronounced zhēn (written as zhen). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "true" in Chinese characters?

It is written 真.

What HSK level is 真?

真 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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