How to Say ‘Really’ in Traditional Chinese
真的嗎
💬 Usage Tip: Used to express surprise or seek confirmation.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Common in conversations to express interest or disbelief.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
真的
[zhēn de]
really
Used to express interest or surprise, emphasizing truth or reality.
這個消息是真的嗎？
Is this news really true?
嗎
[ma]
question particle
A particle used at the end of a sentence to turn a statement into a question.
他是你哥哥嗎？
Is he your brother?
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