How to Say ‘Really?’ in Simplified Chinese
真的吗？
💬 Usage Tip: A common phrase [真的吗？] (zhēn de ma?) expressing surprise.
🇨🇳 In China: Often used in conversations when someone claims an outrageous story or fact.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
真的
[zhēn de]
really
Used to ask if something is true or genuine.
这是真的吗？
Is this real?
吗
[ma]
question particle
Used to form yes-no questions.
你知道吗？
Do you know?
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