Expressing "really" with 真 ("zhen1")

真 zhēn

Adverbs with adjectives

HSK 2

Structure

真 + Adj.

表示强调，意思是‘确实、非常’，常用于口语中。

Indicates emphasis, meaning 'really, truly', often used in spoken language.

“真”作为副词，放在形容词或动词前，加强语气，表示程度高或真实性。

As an adverb, '真' is placed before an adjective or verb to intensify the tone, indicating a high degree or truthfulness.

1 你今天真漂亮！(You look really beautiful today!)
2 这顿饭真好吃！(This meal is really delicious!)
3 他真聪明，每次都考第一。(He is really smart, he ranks first every time.)
4 我真后悔没早点来。(I really regret not coming earlier.)
5 这里的风景真美，让人流连忘返。(The scenery here is really beautiful, making people linger on.)

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