(zhēn xiàng) - the truth, the real situation in Mandarin
zhēnxiàngTraditional: 真相
Translation
the truth, the real situation
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Word origin
真相 (zhēnxiàng) 'the truth' joins 真 (zhēn, 'true') and 相 (xiàng, 'appearance, mutual'). 相 is an ideographic compound of 木 (mù, 'tree') and 目 (mù, 'eye'), an eye looking at a tree, hence 'to observe' and 'appearance'.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 真 (zhēn, 'true') + 相 (xiàng, 木 tree + 目 eye, 'appearance')
Stroke order
真
相
Examples
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We need to find out the truth.
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The truth is often surprising.
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He finally learned the truth.
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We finally learnt the truth.
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The reporter is working hard to find the truth.
真相 (zhēn xiàng) means the truth or the real situation.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 8: 真相, 米, 总 and 7 more words.