authentic; genuine; up to standard
Meanings
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genuinely from the place of origin; authentic
Used to describe products, cuisine, or goods that are authentic to a specific, famous place of origin.
This restaurant serves authentic Sichuan cuisine.
He bought some authentic West Lake Longjing tea.
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This is authentic ginseng from Northeast China.
adjective
genuine; pure; without foreign accent
Often used to describe language, pronunciation, or behavior that is pure and true to its nature, without being mixed or influenced.
Her Mandarin pronunciation is very authentic.
He is a genuine Beijing native.
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He can speak authentic Shanghainese.
adjective
substantial; solid; up to standard; well done
Describes work, craftsmanship, or materials that are of high quality, substantial, and meet expectations or standards.
The work he does is really solid.
This piece of furniture uses very substantial materials.
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The master craftsman's skills are truly up to standard.