果真 guǒzhēn really
really; as expected; sure enough; if indeed...; if it's really...
How to remember 果真: 果 fruit + 真 truly = really.
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How it is used
- 'Sure enough, really' - 果真如此 (guǒzhēn rúcǐ) it's exactly as expected.
- Confirms a prediction came true, or asks 'is it really so?' - 果真这样吗？
- Near 果然 (guǒrán, sure enough); 果真 can also set up a hypothetical 'if it's really...'.
Example sentences
- 如果真的是朋友的话，是不会说这样的话的吧。 Rúguǒ zhēnde shì péngyǒu dehuà, shì búhuì shuō zhèyàngdehuà de ba.A true friend would not say such a thing.