真是的

zhēnshìde
interjection HSK 7

Meanings

  1. 1 honestly!
  2. 2 really!
  3. 3 geez!

Examples

Zhēnshìde, nǐ zěnme yòu chídào le!
Honestly, how are you late again!
Zhēnshìde, zhè tiānqì tài rè le.
Geez, this weather is too hot.

Tips

usage
真是的 expresses mild annoyance, exasperation, or complaint. It's softer than 真是!and is often used among friends or family. Not rude, but shows frustration.
register
Colloquial. Used in casual spoken Chinese. Often said as a standalone exclamation before elaborating on what's annoying.

Stroke Order

zhēn
shì
de