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真是 (zhēn shi): indeed; truly; (coll.) (used to express disapproval, annoyance etc about sth)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
indeed; truly; (coll.) (used to express disapproval, annoyance etc about sth)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • indeed
  • truly
  • (coll.) (used to express disapproval, annoyance etc about sth)

Chinese explanation

  • 表示确认某种情况确实如此,常带有感叹语气
  • 用来表达不满、抱怨或责怪
  • 表示出乎意料或惊讶。例如真是太好了表示确实很好,真是的表示不满。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

really

HSK 1

to be (followed by substantives only)

Example sentences

,。

He appears calm on the surface, but inside he is really extremely anxious.

,。

This trip really broadened my horizons; I saw many landscapes I had never seen before.

,!

You are really too kind, helping me solve such a big problem!

,。

This dish really has it all—color, aroma, and taste—making one want to take a few more bites.

,。

Time really flies; in the blink of an eye, we have already graduated for ten years.

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