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真相

zhēn xiàng
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. the truth about sth; the actual facts

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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假象
jiǎ xiàng

false appearance

不真实的情况

Counterparts

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谎言
huǎng yán

lie

与真相相对，指不真实的话

Related words

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事实
shì shí

fact

客观事实；真相更强调被掩盖的事实

Synonyms

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实情
shí qíng

the actual situation; the truth

真实情况

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配：揭露真相、真相大白，意为 reveal the truth 或 the truth comes out.

Common mistakes

真相 already means 'the true facts'; avoid saying '真正的真相' as it is redundant.

Example Sentences

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经过调查， 真相 终于水落石出。
After investigation, the truth finally came to light.
记者揭露了 真相 。
The journalist exposed the truth.
他隐瞒了 真相 。
He concealed the truth.
请你告诉我 真相 。
Please tell me the truth.
他不经意间说出了 真相 。
He inadvertently revealed the truth.

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Words Containing 真相

真相大白
zhēn xiàng dà bái

the whole truth is revealed (idiom); everything becomes clear

真相毕露
zhēn xiàng bì lù

real face fully revealed (idiom); fig. to unmask and expose the whole truth

还原真相
huán yuán zhēn xiàng

to set the record straight

Child Words of 真相

真
zhēn

really

相
xiāng

each other

相
xiàng

appearance