真相 zhēnxiàng the truth about something
the truth about something; the actual facts
How to remember 真相: 真 truly + 相 mutual = the truth about something.
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How it is used
- The truth / the real facts behind something - 揭开真相 (jiēkāi zhēnxiàng) reveal the truth, 事情的真相 (shìqing de zhēnxiàng) the truth of the matter.
- Specifically the hidden or contested reality behind appearances; contrast 真理 (zhēnlǐ, an abstract/universal truth).
- News, mystery, and investigation register.
Example sentences
- 我知道真相。 Wǒ zhīdào zhēnxiàng.I know the truth.
- 没有人知道真相。 Méiyǒu rén zhīdào zhēnxiàng.Nobody knows the truth.
- 我们想知道真相。 Wǒmen xiǎng zhīdào zhēnxiàng.We want to know the facts.