Chinese

zhēnlǐ
Meaning: truth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

真
理

Example sentences

We should pursue the truth.
實踐是檢驗真理的唯一標準。
实践是检验真理的唯一标准。
Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.
為了尋得真理,他走遍了名山大川。
为了寻得真理,他走遍了名山大川。
In order to seek the truth, he traveled through famous mountains and great rivers.
真理越辯越明。
真理越辩越明。
The more truth is debated, the clearer it becomes.
人類的進步源於不斷地探求真理。
人类的进步源于不断地探求真理。
Human progress stems from the constant pursuit of truth.

Usage Notes

The true state of a certain matter; accordance with fact or reality.

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