Definition
真相 (zhēnxiàng) refers to the actual facts of a situation, especially the hidden or undisclosed truth behind an event. It is more specific than 事实 (shìshí 'fact'), which is any known fact; and different from 实话 (shíhuà 'truthful words'), which is about what someone says. 真理 (zhēnlǐ) means universal or philosophical truth, while 真情 (zhēnqíng) focuses on the real situation or genuine emotions.
noun
the truththe actual facts
Examples
- 真相。Wǒmen bìxū zhīdào zhēn xiàng.We must know the truth.
- 真相。Tā yìzhí yǐnmán zhe zhēn xiàng.He has been concealing the truth.
- 真相。Jìzhě bàodào le zhēn xiàng.The reporter reported the truth.
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