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实在 (shí zài): honest, reliable; really, indeed

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adjective, adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
honest, reliable; really, indeed
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective, adverb
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

shí zài

  • really
  • actually
  • indeed
  • true
  • real
  • honest
  • dependable
  • (philosophy) reality
  • really
  • indeed
  • actually
  • true
  • real
  • honest
  • dependable
  • (philosophy) reality
  • actuality

shí zai

  • really
  • actually
  • indeed
  • true
  • real
  • honest
  • dependable
  • (philosophy) reality

Chinese explanation

  • 副词，表示确实、真的，用来强调某种情况或感觉是真实的，例如实在太好了、实在不好意思
  • 形容词，指做事认真踏实，不虚假，例如这个人很实在
  • 也指实际、具体的情况，例如说实话、实在的本事。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

real; true; solid; full; factual; substantial

HSK 1

to exist

Example sentences

，。

He is a very honest person and never lies.

。

I really don't know what to do.

！

This dish is really delicious!

，。

Actually, he also has his difficulties.

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