正确 (zhèngquè)

正确 means correct, right, or accurate, used to evaluate answers, methods, attitudes, and decisions.

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.

我们需要用正确的方法解决问题。 Wǒmen xūyào yòng zhèngquè de fāngfǎ jiějué wèntí. We need to use the correct method to solve the problem.

他的判断非常正确。 Tā de pànduàn fēicháng zhèngquè. His judgment was very accurate.

保持正确的态度很重要。 Bǎochí zhèngquè de tàidu hěn zhòngyào. It is important to maintain the right attitude.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
正确答案 (zhèngquè dá'àn)	correct answer
正确方法 (zhèngquè fāngfǎ)	correct method
正确态度 (zhèngquè tàidu)	right attitude
正确理解 (zhèngquè lǐjiě)	correct understanding

Usage Notes

正确 is an evaluative adjective frequently used in academic, professional, and everyday settings. It contrasts with 错误 (cuòwù), meaning "wrong" or "mistaken." Unlike 对 (duì), which is more colloquial, 正确 has a more formal and precise tone, making it suitable for written Chinese.

Memory Hook

正 means "upright/straight" and 确 means "certain" — when something is both straight and certain, it must be correct.