How do you use "genuine" in a sentence?

Is this a genuine Rolex or a fake? She showed genuine concern for his wellbeing. He's a genuine person - what you see is what you get.

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Q: What does "genuine" mean?

Real and authentic; sincere and honest Genuine means truly what something is claimed to be, not fake or counterfeit. When describing people, it means sincere and honest without pretence. A 'genuine article' is the real thing, not an imitation. 'Genuine mistake' refers to an honest error. The word is often used when distinguishing authentic items from fakes.

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意味: Real and authentic; sincere and honest

真正的，真诚的

genuino, auténtico, sincero

本物の、誠実な

진짜의, 진심 어린

Genuine means truly what something is claimed to be, not fake or counterfeit. When describing people, it means sincere and honest without pretence. A 'genuine article' is the real thing, not an imitation. 'Genuine mistake' refers to an honest error. The word is often used when distinguishing authentic items from fakes.

真正的意思是确实是所声称的东西，不是假的或伪造的。当描述人时，它意味着真诚和诚实，没有伪装。'Genuine article'是真品，不是仿制品。'Genuine mistake'是指诚实的错误。这个词经常用于区分真品和假货。

Genuino significa verdaderamente lo que se afirma que es algo, no falso ni falsificado. Cuando describe personas, significa sincero y honesto sin pretensiones. Un 'artículo genuino' es lo auténtico, no una imitación. 'Error genuino' se refiere a un error honesto. La palabra se usa a menudo para distinguir artículos auténticos de falsificaciones.

本物のとは、主張されているものが実際にそうであり、偽物や模造品ではないことを意味します。人を表すとき、見せかけのない誠実で正直なことを意味します。「genuine article」は本物であり、模倣品ではありません。「genuine mistake」は正直な間違いを指します。この言葉は、本物を偽物と区別するときによく使用されます。

진짜의(genuine)는 주장하는 바 그대로이며 가짜나 모조품이 아닌 것을 의미합니다. 사람을 묘사할 때는 허세 없이 성실하고 정직하다는 뜻입니다. 'Genuine article'은 모조품이 아닌 진품을 말합니다. 'Genuine mistake'는 의도하지 않은 실수를 뜻합니다. 진품과 가품을 구별할 때 자주 사용됩니다.

例文

Is this a genuine Rolex or a fake?
这是真正的劳力士还是假的？
¿Es este un Rolex genuino o una falsificación?
これは本物のロレックスですか、それとも偽物ですか？
이것은 진짜 롤렉스인가요, 아니면 가짜인가요?
She showed genuine concern for his wellbeing.
她对他的健康表现出真诚的关心。
Ella mostró una preocupación genuina por su bienestar.
彼女は彼の健康に心からの関心を示しました。
그녀는 그의 건강에 진심 어린 관심을 보였습니다.
He's a genuine person - what you see is what you get.
他是一个真诚的人——所见即所得。
Es una persona genuina - lo que ves es lo que hay.
彼は誠実な人です——見たままの人です。
그는 진실한 사람입니다—보이는 그대로의 사람이에요.

発音

使い方ガイド

場面: general

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From Latin 'genuinus' (native, natural, innate), possibly from 'genu' (knee), referring to a Roman father's custom of placing a newborn on his knee to acknowledge legitimate parentage.

文化的背景

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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