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    Expressing 'correct' or 'right' with 正确 (zhèngquè)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 是 + 正确 + 的

    Explanation

    The adjective 正确 (zhèngquè) means 'correct,' 'right,' or 'accurate.' It is used to describe answers, directions, decisions, or methods that are free from error. It often appears as a predicate with 是 or as a modifier before nouns.

    Examples

    • 你的回答完全正确。

      Nǐ de huídá wánquán zhèngquè.

      Your answer is completely correct.

    • 我们必须做出正确的选择。

      Wǒmen bìxū zuò chū zhèngquè de xuǎnzé.

      We must make the right choice.

    • 请确保输入正确的密码。

      Qǐng quèbǎo shūrù zhèngquè de mìmǎ.

      Please make sure you enter the correct password.

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