Definition
情真意切 is a four-character idiom describing feelings that are both genuine and intense — literally 'feelings true, intentions earnest.' You use it to praise someone's sincerity, whether in friendship, love, or concern. It often appears as a predicate or attribute in formal or literary contexts, and its four-character rhythm makes it a natural fit for written praise, eulogies, or heartfelt dedications.
f.e.
sincere and heartfeltshowing genuine emotion and deep affection
Examples
- 情真意切，。Tā xiě de nà fēng xìn qíng zhēn yì qiē, lìng rén gǎndòng.The letter he wrote was so sincere and heartfelt that it moved everyone.
- 情真意切，。Péngyou zhījiān qíng zhēn yì qiē de guānhuái, bǐ jīnqián hái zhēnguì.The genuine care between friends is more precious than money.
- 情真意切。Zhè bù diànshìjù biǎoxiàn le fùmǔ duì zǐnǚ qíng zhēn yì qiē de ài.This TV drama shows the true and deep love of parents for their children.
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