真义 (zhēn yì) — true sense; real meaning

Definition

Refers to the deeper or intended meaning behind a word, text, or idea, beyond the surface reading. Implies a hidden or essential truth to be uncovered.

noun

true sensereal meaning

Examples

真义。
Wǒ men yào lǐ jiě zhè piān wén zhāng de zhēn yì.
We need to understand the true meaning of this article.
真义？
Zhè ge cí de zhēn yì shì shén me?
What is the true sense of this word?
真义。
Tā shuō de měi jù huà dōu yǒu shēn kè de zhēn yì.
Every word he says has a deep true meaning.

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