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The word "真是" is formed by directly combining the character "真", meaning "real" or "true", with the character "是", meaning "is" or "to be", resulting in a phrase that functions as an emphatic adverb or exclamation to stress truth or reality, often used to express strong affirmation or irritation.

Example Sentences Hide

这真是个好地方。

Zhè zhēnshi gè hǎo dìfāng.

This is really a good place.

你真是帮了我大忙。

Nǐ zhēnshi bāngle wǒ dà máng.

You really helped me a lot.

他这样做真是让人失望。

Tā zhèyàng zuò zhēnshi ràng rén shīwàng.

His doing this is really disappointing.

这次旅行真是让我受益匪浅。

Zhè cì lǚxíng zhēnshi ràng wǒ shòuyì fěiqiǎn.

This trip really benefited me a lot.

面对这样的挑战，他真是表现出了惊人的勇气。

Miànduì zhèyàng de tiǎozhàn, tā zhēnshi biǎoxiàn chūle jīngrén de yǒngqì.

Facing such a challenge, he really demonstrated amazing courage.

Word Definition - 真是

zhēn shi indeed; truly; (coll.) (used to express disapproval, annoyance etc)

Individual Character Details

真 zhēn
是 shì, shì