Definition
真切 is a stative verb (v.p.) that covers two distinct but related senses: (1) of perceptions, descriptions, or memories — vivid, clear, and distinct, as if right before the eyes; (2) of emotions, words, or attitudes — sincere, genuine, and heartfelt. The word contrasts with 清楚 (clear in a factual sense) and 真诚 (sincere in a dispositional sense), because 真切 blends the idea of clarity with emotional truth. You can use it predicatively (他的描写很真切) or attributively (真切的感受).
v.p.
vividcleardistinct (of descriptions, images, memories)sinceregenuine (of feelings, attitudes, words)
Examples
- 真切。Nà fú huà bǎ jiāngnán de chūntiān miáohuì de shífēn zhēn qiè.That painting depicts the spring in Jiangnan very vividly.
- 真切，。Tā de yì fān huà qíngyì zhēn qiè, ràng zàichǎng de rén dōu hěn gǎndòng.Her words were so sincere and heartfelt that everyone present was moved.
- ，真切。Duō nián yǐhòu, wǒ duì nà cì lǚxíng de jìyì yīrán zhēn qiè.Years later, my memory of that trip is still clear and distinct.
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