đích thực
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Definition
Adjective:
- Authentic / Genuine: Refers to something that is real, true, and not a copy or imitation. It emphasizes being original and of verifiable origin.
- True / Real: Describes something that is exactly as it is claimed to be, without any falsehood or pretense.
Adverb:
- Truly / Really: Used to emphasize the truth or reality of a statement or situation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đây là bức tranh đích thực của Van Gogh. (This is an authentic painting by Van Gogh.)
- Anh ấy là một nhà lãnh đạo đích thực. (He is a true leader.)
- Adverb:
- Cô ấy đích thực là một thiên tài. (She is truly a genius.)
- Tôi đích thực không biết gì về chuyện đó. (I really know nothing about that matter.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in formal or literary contexts to add strong emphasis on the genuineness or truthfulness of a subject.
- It can be used to contrast with something that is fake, derivative, or pretended.
Variants and Related Words
- Đích thị (adv): An even more emphatic variant meaning "definitely" or "for sure."
- Người đó đích thị là anh trai tôi. (That person is definitely my brother.)
- Chính hiệu (adj): Connotes "genuine" or "official brand," often used for products.
- Máy ảnh này là hàng chính hiệu. (This camera is genuine/original goods.)
Synonyms
- Authentic: Of undisputed origin; genuine.
- Genuine: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
- Real: Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact.
- True: In accordance with fact or reality.
Related Idioms
- While "đích thực" itself is not commonly part of fixed idioms, it is used to form emphatic phrases like:
- con người đích thực: the true/real person (emphasizing core character).
- bản chất đích thực: the true/authentic nature.
- Authentic