认真 (rèn zhēn) — serious, earnest, conscientious

Definition

认真 (rènzhēn) describes a person's attitude toward a task — careful, diligent, focused on doing things well. 严肃 is more about mood or manner (solemn, stern); 重视 is a verb meaning to 'attach importance to' someone or something.

adjective
seriousearnestconscientious

Examples

  • 认真
    Tā xué xí hěn rèn zhēn.
    He studies very seriously.
  • 认真
    Nǐ yào rèn zhēn zuò zuò yè.
    You need to do your homework carefully.
  • 认真
    Tā shì yí gè rèn zhēn de xué shēng.
    She is a conscientious student.

Grammar

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