真意

zhēnyì

noun #22,796

Meanings

1 real intention
2 true meaning
3 correct interpretation

Characters

true / genuine / real

meaning / intention / thought

Examples

他的话语背后有更深的真意。

Tā de huàyǔ bèihòu yǒu gèng shēn de zhēnyì.

There is a deeper true meaning behind his words.

你误解了他说话的真意。

Nǐ wùjiě le tā shuōhuà de zhēnyì.

You misunderstood his real intention.

领悟人生真意需要时间和经历。

Lǐngwù rénshēng zhēnyì xūyào shíjiān hé jīnglì.

Understanding the true meaning of life requires time and experience.

Tips

usage

真意 is more literary than 真正的意思 (the actual meaning). It appears frequently in poetry, philosophy, and formal writing when discussing the deeper significance of words or life.

Stroke Order

真 zhēn

意 yì