HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
真 — real, true, really
- Reading
- zhēn
- Meaning
- real, true, really
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
真 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zhēn and it means real, true, really. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
真 appears in everyday chinese words such as 真 (really, truly), 真 (really; true) and 认真 (serious, earnest).
Chinese words containing 真
Frequently asked questions
What does 真 mean in Chinese?
真 means real, true, really in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 真 read?
真 is read zhēn. Reading it inside real words — 真 and 真 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 真 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 真 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 真 in a word?
A common word containing 真 is 真 (zhēn) — "really, truly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 真 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 真 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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