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认真

rèn zhēn
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adjective Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. conscientious
  2. 2. earnest
  3. 3. serious
  4. 4. to take seriously
  5. 5. to take to heart

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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马虎
mǎ hu

careless

认真 means conscientious or serious, while 马虎 means careless or sloppy.

Related words

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严肃
yán sù

solemn

严肃 means solemn or strict, related to the serious aspect of 认真.

Synonyms

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仔细
zǐ xì

careful

认真 and 仔细 both can mean careful, but 认真 emphasizes a serious attitude while 仔细 stresses attention to detail.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 认真 with 认识 (to know a person). They are pronounced differently and have no overlap in meaning.

Example Sentences

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请 认真 倾听别人的意见。
Please listen attentively to others' opinions.
他一向 认真 ，从不出错。
He has always been conscientious and never makes mistakes.
我们应该 认真 对待这个问题。
We should treat this problem seriously.
我们需要 认真 落实这项政策。
We need to implement this policy seriously.
我上课时 认真 记笔记。
I take careful notes in class.

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Child Words of 认真

真
zhēn

really

认
rèn

to recognize