How to Say ‘Really’ in Traditional Chinese
真的嗎
zhēn de ma
[zhēnde ma]
💬 Usage Tip: 真的嗎？ is literally really? and is a common reaction to news. The 嗎 turns it into a yes/no question, and you can reuse that pattern in 是嗎？ or 可以嗎？
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In conversation with in-laws, 真的嗎？ sounds interested and engaged, but tone matters. Said warmly, it shows enthusiasm; said flatly, it can sound doubtful.
Phrase Breakdown
真的
zhēn de
[zhēnde]
really
Used to express interest or surprise, emphasizing truth or reality.
這個消息是真的嗎？
Is this news really true?
嗎
ma
[ma]
question particle
A particle used at the end of a sentence to turn a statement into a question.
他是你哥哥嗎？
Is he your brother?
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