The Chinese word 认真 means “serious” or “earnest”. It is commonly used to describe someone who is diligent, responsible, and takes things seriously. For example, you might say that a student who studies hard and pays attention in class is 认真的. The word can also be used to describe a task or project that is being approached with care and attention to detail, such as 认真地 completing a report or preparing for a presentation.
Translation
Adjective: conscientious, earnest, serious
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他对工作非常认真 | tā duì gōngzuò fēicháng rènzhēn | He is very serious about his work |
| 她认真地听了我的建议 | tā rènzhēn de tīng le wǒ de jiànyì | She listened carefully to my advice |
| 你必须认真考虑这个问题 | nǐ bìxū rènzhēn kǎolǜ zhège wèntí | You must seriously consider this issue |
| 他认真地阅读了整本书 | tā rènzhēn de yuèdú le zhěng běn shū | He read the whole book carefully |
| 她认真地准备了考试 | tā rènzhēn de zhǔnbèi le kǎoshì | She prepared for the exam seriously |
| 他认真地对待每一个客户 | tā rènzhēn de duìdài měi yī gè kèhù | He treats every customer seriously |
| 她认真地研究了这个问题 | tā rènzhēn de yánjiū le zhège wèntí | She studied this issue seriously |
| 他认真地听了老师的讲解 | tā rènzhēn de tīng le lǎoshī de jiǎngjiě | He listened carefully to the teacher’s explanation |
HSK
认真 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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