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noun HSK 5
zhēn qíng
true feelings · genuine emotion · sincere affection

Meaning

真情 refers to authentic, heartfelt emotions or feelings that come from deep within, as opposed to superficial or pretended sentiments. It emphasizes sincerity and genuineness in emotional expression, whether in relationships, friendship, or any emotional connection.

Usage

This word is commonly used in somewhat formal or literary contexts to describe deep, authentic emotions. It appears frequently in writing about relationships, emotional moments, and media titles. Native speakers use it to emphasize the authenticity of feelings, often contrasting with 假意 (false intentions) or surface-level emotions.

Examples

  1. 01
    他的话语中流露出对家人的真情。
    Tā de huà yǔ zhōng liú lù chū duì jiā rén de zhēn qíng.
    His words revealed his genuine feelings for his family.
  2. 02
    只有在困难的时候，才能看出谁对你有真情。
    Zhǐ yǒu zài kùn nán de shí hou, cái néng kàn chū shéi duì nǐ yǒu zhēn qíng.
    Only in difficult times can you see who has true feelings for you.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 流露真情
    liú lù zhēn qíng
    to reveal true feelings
  • 真情流露
    zhēn qíng liú lù
    genuine feelings show through
  • 真情实感
    zhēn qíng shí gǎn
    genuine feelings and real emotions
  • 付出真情
    fù chū zhēn qíng
    to give genuine affection

Antonyms

Origin

Compound of 真 (true/genuine) and 情 (emotion/feeling), directly conveying the meaning of 'true emotion' through its component characters.

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