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serious in Chinese

serious in Chinese is 认真 — serious means not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.

serious in Chinese

认真
adj
Pronounced: rèn zhēn
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

What does "serious" mean?

  1. adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
    "He gave her a serious look and said nothing more."
  2. adj Important, significant, or potentially harmful.
    "The doctors said his condition was serious but stable."
  3. adj Genuinely meaning what one says, not joking around.
    "Are you serious about quitting your job?"
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serious in a sentence

  • He gave her a serious look and said nothing more.
  • She kept a serious expression during the entire meeting.
  • The doctors said his condition was serious but stable.
  • A serious storm is heading towards the coast, so stay indoors tonight.

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What is "serious" in Chinese?
"serious" in Chinese is 认真. serious means: Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
How do you pronounce 认真?
"serious" in Chinese is 认真, pronounced "rèn zhēn".
How do you use "serious" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave her a serious look and said nothing more." In Chinese, "serious" is 认真.
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