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真 zhēn

really; real; true

Strokes
10
Level
HSK 2
Radical
目
Type
Ideograph
Made of 直几 ⿱直几

Memory hint: A straight 直 (that is, level) table 几

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Example sentences with 真

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  1. 这个故事是真的。
    Zhège gùshi shì zhēn de.
    This story is true.
    this (measure) story is real (particle)
  2. 这是真的吗？
    Zhè shì zhēn de ma?
    Is this real?
    this is real (particle) (question)
  3. 请认真听讲。
    Qǐng rènzhēn tīngjiǎng.
    Please listen carefully.
    please earnest listen-lecture
  4. 这不是真正的原因。
    Zhè bú shì zhēnzhèng de yuányīn.
    This isn't the real reason.
    this not is genuine (particle) original-cause
  5. 考试的时候他很认真。
    Kǎoshì de shíhou tā hěn rènzhēn.
    During the exam he was very serious.
    exam (particle) time he very earnest

Words with 真 (10)