How to Say ‘Really?’ in Traditional Chinese
真的嗎？
zhēn de ma
[jen duh ma]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [真的嗎？] can sound pleasantly surprised, but in flirting it works best when your tone is warm, not doubtful. Said too flatly, it can sound like you don't believe them.
Phrase Breakdown
真的
zhēn de
[jen duh]
really; truly
Here it expresses surprise or happy disbelief when receiving a compliment.
你說我今天很好看，真的讓我很開心。
You saying I look great today really makes me happy.
嗎？
ma
question particle
Turns a statement into a yes/no question.
你喜歡這個嗎？
Do you like this?
Words in this phrase
嗎
ma
[ma]
question particle
Used here to ask 'Really?' in response to a compliment or surprising comment.
你覺得我今天很有型嗎？
Do you think I look stylish today?
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