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认真 — meaning in English

rèn zhēn

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English meaning

  • accurately adv In a correct or exact way; without error.
  • attentively adv In a way that shows close attention or focus.
  • conscientious adj Careful, thorough, and diligent in doing one's work or duties.
  • deliberately adverb On purpose; intentionally, not by accident.
  • exactly adverb Precisely, with no approximation or margin of error.
  • grave noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
  • grievous adj Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
  • precisely adverb In an exact way; exactly.
  • serious adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
  • seriously adv In a solemn, earnest, or literal way.
  • strictly adverb In a strict, exact, or rule-following manner.

Senses

认真 is used for these senses in English:

  • accurately In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
  • alertly In an alert manner; with alertness.
  • attentively In an attentive manner.
  • deliberately Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
  • exactly Signifies agreement or recognition.
  • grave Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
  • grievous Serious, grave, dire, or dangerous.
  • grievously In a grievous manner, severely.

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