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The word "真相" is formed by combining the character "真" meaning "true" or "real" with the character "相" meaning "appearance" or "aspect", resulting in a compound that denotes "true appearance" or "truth". This structure directly uses "真" to modify "相", specifying that the appearance is genuine.

Example Sentences Hide

我终于知道真相。

Wǒ zhōngyú zhīdào zhēnxiàng.

I finally know the truth.

他说出了事情的真相。

Tā shuō chūle shìqíng de zhēnxiàng.

He told the truth of the matter.

我们需要了解这个事件的真相。

Wǒmen xūyào liǎojiě zhège shìjiàn de zhēnxiàng.

We need to understand the truth of this incident.

只有调查才能揭示背后的真相。

Zhǐyǒu diàochá cáinéng jiēshì bèihòu de zhēnxiàng.

Only investigation can reveal the truth behind it.

尽管很多人怀疑，但真相最终会被发现。

Jǐnguǎn hěnduō rén huáiyí, dàn zhēnxiàng zuìzhōng huì bèi fāxiàn.

Although many people doubt it, the truth will eventually be discovered.

Word Definition - 真相

zhēn xiàng the truth about sth; the actual facts

Individual Character Details

真 zhēn
相 xiāng, xiāng, xiàng