Definition

1. Adverb:

   • In truth, as a matter of fact: Used to state what is actually true, often to correct a misunderstanding or to emphasize a point.
   • Frankly, honestly: Used to introduce a sincere or candid statement.

2. Noun:

   • Sincere feeling, genuine sentiment: Refers to an honest and heartfelt emotion or attitude.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:

  • Tình thật tôi không biết việc đó. (In truth, I don't know about that matter.)
  • Anh ấy nói tình thật là anh đã mệt rồi. (He said frankly that he was already tired.)

• Noun:

  • Lời nói đầy tình thật. (Words full of sincere feeling.)
  • Tôi cảm nhận được tình thật trong trái tim cô ấy. (I can feel the genuine sentiment in her heart.)

Advanced Usage

• "Nói tình thật" / "Thú tình thật": To speak truthfully, to confess honestly.

  • Cô ấy quyết định nói tình thật với gia đình. (She decided to speak truthfully to her family.)

• Used to contrast appearance with reality or to state a fact after a period of uncertainty.

  • Trông có vẻ phức tạp, nhưng tình thật nó rất đơn giản. (It looks complicated, but in fact, it's very simple.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tình thực (adj, adv): A variant with identical meaning (sincere; truthfully, in fact). Often noted as interchangeable with "tình thật".
  • Thái độ tình thực. (A sincere attitude.)

Synonyms

• Thực ra (adv): Actually, in fact.
• Thành thật (adj, adv): Honest, honestly (often describes a person's character or manner of speaking).
• Chân thật (adj): Genuine, truthful (often describes things or feelings).

Notes on Different Meanings

• The adverbial meaning ("in truth") is more commonly used in everyday speech to introduce a clarifying or honest statement.
• The nominal meaning ("sincere feeling") is more literary and is used to describe the quality of emotions or expressions.

1. in truth, as a matter of fact sincere feeling