真
real; indeed; authentic; portrait; nature; surname
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesadjective
real; true; authentic (opposite of fake/false)
Used to describe things that match reality, facts, or original conditions.
This Song Dynasty ink painting is authentic.
He is sincere and genuine with me.
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The absolutely true news finally arrived.
We should learn to eliminate the false and retain the true, and distinguish right from wrong.
Is this antique real or a replica?
adverb
really; indeed; truly
informalUsed to emphasize the degree or certainty of a situation, often in spoken and informal contexts.
Time really flies!
The saying 'Hardworking people get productive land' is really true.
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Today's weather is really hot.
This movie is really great, I have watched it three times already.
What you said is really touching.
adjective
clear; distinct; unambiguous
Used to describe the clarity of hearing, seeing, or perceiving something accurately.
He pronounced the words clearly, and the audience heard everything distinctly.
Can you see the words on the blackboard clearly?
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The distant mountains are clearly visible.
His accent is easy to recognize, you can tell he's from the north at a glance.
I heard it clearly, he did say that sentence.
noun
standard regular script (calligraphy)
literaryA traditional calligraphy term referring to regular script, one of the four main calligraphy styles alongside cursive, semi-cursive, and seal script.
Traditional Chinese calligraphy has four main scripts: regular, cursive, semi-cursive, and seal script.
He is skilled at regular script and running script.
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This stele rubbing is a regular script copy.
Ancient imperial exams required neat regular script writing.
This calligrapher's regular script style is dignified and elegant.
noun
portrait; lifelike image
Used to describe artistic works that accurately depict a person or object's appearance.
This painter is skilled at portrait painting.
This oil painting vividly captures the likeness of this elderly man.
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He painted a portrait of his grandfather.
This sculpture vividly captures the true essence of a lion.
This landscape sketch fully captures the true appearance of Mount Huangshan.
noun
true nature; original essence
literaryA literary and philosophical term referring to one's innate, unaltered nature or the original state of things.
Taoist philosophy advocates returning to one's original simplicity and nature.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, he finally found a life returning to simplicity.
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After years of practice, he finally rediscovered his true nature.
This artwork showcases the true essence of nature.
He gave up his flashy lifestyle and chose to return to his original nature.
proper noun
surname Zhen
A common Chinese surname.
My neighbor's surname is Zhen, his name is Zhen Jianguo.
Teacher Zhen is our Chinese teacher.