HSK 1 · Qualities

真的

zhēn de

really; truly

Stroke order of 真的

2 characters, 18 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

真 · 10 strokes 的 · 8 strokes

Memory trick

真 shows eyes 目 over a solid base, truth you can see; 的 has white 白 and a ladle 勺 target.

Parts: 真 true + 的 of/particle (白 + 勺)

The characters in 真的

真 zhēn — really; truly (10 strokes)
的 de — possessive / descriptive particle ('s) (8 strokes)

Example sentence

你说的是真的吗？

Is what you said true?

Words with 真

认真serious; conscientious 真really; truly 真正real; genuine 真实real; true

Words with 的

别的other 有的some 的possessive / descriptive particle ('s)的话if (at end of clause)目的purpose; aim 有的是to have plenty of

More words: Qualities

好看good-looking 好听pleasant to hear 好玩儿fun; interesting 有名famous 有用useful 重要important 认真serious; conscientious 一样the same; alike 真really; truly 差poor; to lack; short of 重heavy

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