真诚

• Pinyin: zhēn chéng
• Hanzi breakdown: 真 = true/real; 诚 = sincere/honest

Meaning

Sincere; genuine; heartfelt. Being honest and true in one's feelings or intentions.

Describes genuine feelings, attitudes, or people. Common phrases: 真诚的朋友 (sincere friend), 真诚地道歉 (sincerely apologize), 真诚相待 (treat each other sincerely). Highly valued in Chinese interpersonal relationships.

Examples

1. 他是一个非常真诚的人，从不说谎。 He is a very sincere person who never lies.
2. 我真诚地希望你能接受我的道歉。 I sincerely hope you can accept my apology.
3. 真诚的友谊比金钱更加可贵。 Genuine friendship is more valuable than money.

Usage Guide

Context: relationships, apologies, character

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 谢谢你真诚的建议。(Thank you for your sincere advice.)
• 她对朋友总是很真诚。(She's always sincere with friends.)

Don't Say

• 真诚的假话 (Contradictory — 真诚 and lies don't go together)

Origin & History

Compound of 真 (true, real) and 诚 (sincere, honest). Truly sincere.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal