How to Say ‘Really’ in Traditional Chinese
真的
zhēn de
[jen duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [真的] means “really” and is one of the most useful reaction words in Mandarin. Great for emotion: [真的好驚險] = “That was really nerve-wracking.”
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwan speakers use [真的] all the time in daily life, not just sports, so this is a high-value phrase to learn.
Phrase Breakdown
真的
zhēn de
[jen duh]
really; truly
A common spoken phrase used to strongly emphasize that something is true or intense.
那一球真的好驚險。
That shot was really so nerve-racking.
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