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How do you say "right (correct)" in Chinese?
正
zhèng
In Chinese, "right (correct)" is 正.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'zheng' with rising tone, pitch ascends, sounds upright and firm.
Writing and usage
A single character with 5 strokes; the shape suggests something straight and properly aligned, indicating correctness.
Example sentence
你的答案是正的。
Your answer is correct.
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How to remember 正
When something is right, it stands straight and true without bending.
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Questions about 正
How do you say "right (correct)" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "right (correct)" is 正. It is a noun.
How is 正 written in Chinese?
A single character with 5 strokes; the shape suggests something straight and properly aligned, indicating correctness.
How is 正 used in a sentence?
Use 正 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 你的答案是正的。 (Your answer is correct.).
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