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天真

tiān zhēn

HSK 6

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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