zhēn
shi

common
interjection

Meaning of 真是

真是 means really; truly (used to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or helplessness). Pronounced zhēn shi.

  • really; truly (used to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or helplessness)

Definitions & Examples

xià
le
liǎng
tiān
hái
zhù
 
zhēn
shi
 

It's been raining for two days and still won't stop—how frustrating.

men
liǎ
zhēn
shi
 
piào
dōu
mǎi
hǎo
le
 
men
yòu
le
 

You two really are something—the tickets were already bought, and now you're not going.

Zhēn
shi
 
zěn
me
yòu
tíng
diàn
le
 

Honestly, why did the power go out again!