🇬🇧🇨🇳 genuine - 真的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "genuine" ("真的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Genuine means real, honest, and true—not fake, not copied, and not pretending to be something else.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I had genuine confusion when the alarm rang, because my brain was still asleep in yesterday.

My genuine talent is tripping over absolutely nothing in the middle of a flat floor.

Our teacher showed genuine shock when the whole class actually did their homework.

My little brother gave a genuine apology, but he was still sitting on my broken castle.

Scientists say genuine laughter can make you healthier, so technically my little brother’s terrible jokes are medical treatment.

At the market, Anna saw a shiny heart that looked new. A woman at the next table gave Anna a small, rough paper heart with a genuine yarn knot. The woman's genuine hands shook; the card had a genuine short note. Anna felt a genuine warm smile. She kept the genuine heart and cried with joy.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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