How to use 真 (zhēn) in Mandarin Chinese?

真 zhēn GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

真 — how to use it in Chinese

true; really

Frequent patterns

Explanation

Often used before adjectives to intensify: 真好, 真漂亮.

Example sentences

你 nǐ 真好 zhēn hǎo

You are really good

这个 zhège 地方 dìfang 真的 zhēn de 很漂亮 hěn piàoliang

This place is really beautiful

我 wǒ 真没想到 zhēn méi xiǎngdào 今天 jīntiān 会见到 huì jiàndào 你 nǐ

I really didn’t expect to see you today

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