当真 (dàng zhēn) — (verb) to take (something) seriously, to treat as true; (adverb) really, truly (before a verb)
Definition
当真 is both a verb meaning 'to take seriously' (别当真) and an adverb meaning 'really, truly' (你当真要走吗?). 重视 is only the verb 'to value' and needs an object; 认真 describes a careful attitude, not believing something is true.
verb
to take (something) seriouslyto treat as true
adverb
reallytruly (before a verb)
Examples
- 当真，。Bié dàng zhēn, wǒ gēn nǐ kāi wán xiào ne.Don't take it seriously; I'm just joking with you.
- 当真？Nǐ dàng zhēn yào cí zhí ma?Are you really going to quit your job?
- 当真，。Tā bǎ wǒ de jiàn yì dàng zhēn le, jié guǒ hěn hòu huǐ.He took my suggestion seriously and regretted it afterwards.
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