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    Expressing "true" or "genuine" with 真正 (zhēnzhèng)

    Description & Modification
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    Structure

    真正 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 真正 (zhēnzhèng) means "true," "genuine," or "real," emphasizing that something is authentic rather than superficial or fake. It is placed before the noun it modifies to stress authenticity. For example, every dog is a 真正 unique individual.

    Examples

    • 他是一个真正关心学生的好老师。

      Tā shì yí gè zhēnzhèng guānxīn xuéshēng de hǎo lǎoshī.

      He is a good teacher who truly cares about his students.

    • 只有经历过困难，你才能找到真正的朋友。

      Zhǐyǒu jīnglì guò kùnnan, nǐ cái néng zhǎodào zhēnzhèng de péngyou.

      Only by going through difficulties can you find true friends.

    • 这才是真正的中国美食，味道太棒了。

      Zhè cái shì zhēnzhèng de Zhōngguó měishí, wèidao tài bàng le.

      This is real Chinese cuisine — the flavor is amazing.

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