正确 (zhèngquè)

正确 means correct or accurate in the sense of conforming to fact, logic, or established standards. It is more precise than 对 (duì), which also means "correct" but is used more informally.

Meanings

[adjective] Correct; right; accurate; proper.

Example Sentences

你的答案是正确的。 Nǐ de dá'àn shì zhèngquè de. Your answer is correct.

请用正确的方法做这道题。 Qǐng yòng zhèngquè de fāngfǎ zuò zhè dào tí. Please use the correct method to solve this problem.

他的判断是正确的。 Tā de pànduàn shì zhèngquè de. His judgment is correct.

做事情要用正确的态度。 Zuò shìqing yào yòng zhèngquè de tàidu. You must have the right attitude when doing things.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
正确答案	correct answer
正确方法	correct method
正确使用	use correctly
不正确	incorrect; wrong
正确理解	understand correctly

Memory Hook

正 (upright / straight) plus 确 (certain / confirmed). Something that stands upright and has been confirmed — that is correctness, both straight and verified.