真是 zhēnshi indeed
indeed; truly; (colloquial) (used to express disapproval, annoyance etc)
How to remember 真是: 真 truly + 是 is = indeed.
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How it is used
- Emphatic 'really/truly' - 这里真是太美了 (zhèlǐ zhēnshi tài měi le) this place is really beautiful.
- Colloquially, a trailing 真是 (often 真是的) vents mild exasperation: 你真是的！ (nǐ zhēnshi de!) oh, come on! / honestly, you! Tone and context decide praise vs. complaint.
Example sentences
- 真是太好了。 Zhēnshì tàihǎole.It's great.
- 那真是太好了。 Nà zhēnshì tàihǎole.That's great.