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天真
tiān zhēn
Meaning
- innocent
- naive
Definition
心地单纯,性情直率,没有做作和虚伪;也指头脑简单,容易被假象迷惑。
Innocent, naive; also refers to being simple-minded and easily deceived by appearances.
Usage
通常用于形容人的性格、想法或行为,可表示褒义(如纯真)或贬义(如幼稚)。
Typically used to describe a person's character, thoughts, or behavior, can be positive (e.g., pure) or negative (e.g., childish).
Examples
- 1 小孩子天真可爱,让人忍不住想抱抱。 (Children are innocent and cute, making people want to hug them.)
- 2 你还真是天真,以为他会帮你。 (You are really naive to think he would help you.)
- 3 这种天真的想法在现实中是行不通的。 (This naive idea won't work in reality.)
- 4 她天真无邪的笑容感染了所有人。 (Her innocent smile infected everyone.)
- 5 别这么天真,事情没那么简单。 (Don't be so naive; things are not that simple.)
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