真的
The English word "real" can be translated into Chinese as 真的.
真的 is used to describe something as genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake. You can also use the phrase 真的吗？ to express surprise or to seek confirmation, similar to the English "Really?" or "Is that so?"
Meaning: genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 真的 means "real" or "genuine", it is often contrasted with 假的, which means "fake" or "false".
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adverb to mean "really" or "truly", 真的 is placed before an adjective or a verb.
Did you know?
- The character 真 was historically used in Taoist texts to represent the 'ultimate reality' or the 'true nature' of the universe.
- In modern internet slang, people sometimes use 真 to express sarcasm, similar to how an English speaker might say 'That's just great' to mean something is actually bad.
- The concept of 'real' is often tied to the word 实 (shí), which can mean 'solid' or 'filled', suggesting that something is real because it has substance.
Examples in context
- 你是认真的吗？Are you for real?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is being serious using 真的.Tatoeba #4887667 by musclegirlxyp, translation #1615225 by Spamster
- 这真是真的吗？Is this really real?This sentence is useful for asking if something is truly real using 真的.Tatoeba #5685913 by verdastelo9604, translation #4494908 by CK
- 这真的很简单。This is real easy.This sentence is useful for describing something as real easy using 真的.Tatoeba #10054252 by slo_oth, translation #3365388 by CK
- 这是他的真实名字。This is his real name.
- 这个方案在实际中可行。This plan is feasible in reality.
- 他真的很聪明。He is really smart.
- 这个消息确实是真的。This news is indeed true.
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Example conversation
Wei and Jiayi are looking at a diamond ring in a shop.
- 伟 Wei这颗钻石是真的吗？Zhè kē zuànshí shì zhēn de ma?Is this diamond real?
- 佳怡 Jiayi是的，它是真的。Shì de, tā shì zhēn de.Yes, it is real.
- 伟 Wei看起来真的很漂亮。Kàn qǐlái zhēn de hěn piàoliang.It looks really beautiful.
- 佳怡 Jiayi伟，你喜欢它吗？Wěi, nǐ xǐhuān tā ma?Wei, do you like it?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
