认真

認真

rènzhēn

adjective HSK 3 #990

Meanings

Literally 'acknowledging what is true' - taking things seriously.

HSK 1

他学习很认真。

Tā xuéxí hěn rènzhēn.

He studies very seriously.

HSK 1

请认真听老师说话。

Qǐng rènzhēn tīng lǎoshī shuōhuà.

Please listen carefully to the teacher.

HSK 1

她工作很认真。

Tā gōngzuò hěn rènzhēn.

She works very conscientiously.

usage

认真 is always positive - it describes someone who takes things seriously and puts in effort. It's a great compliment in Chinese culture.

认 rèn

真 zhēn