Definition
真儿 is a colloquial noun meaning 'the truth' or 'the real situation', often appearing in set phrases like 较真儿 (to be serious/stubborn) or 看真儿 (to see clearly). It is not commonly used as an independent word in formal writing and may require contextual familiarity for natural use.
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(colloquial) truthreal thingactual situation
Examples
- ，。Tā shuōhuà zǒng ài jiào zhēn ér, ràng rén juéde hěn lèi.He always insists on being literal when speaking, which makes people feel tired.
- 真儿，。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ děi kàn zhēn ér le, bù néng mǎhu.You need to see the truth of this matter clearly; you can't be careless.
- ，。Bié gēn wǒ jiào zhēn ér, zhè shìr méi nàme fùzá.Don't take me so literally; this matter isn't that complicated.
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