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    Describing something as true or indeed with 确实 (quèshí)

    Degree & Intensity
    Emphasis

    Structure

    Subject + 确实 + Verb / Adjective

    Explanation

    确实 means "indeed," "truly," or "really," confirming that something is factually accurate. It adds emphasis and conviction to a statement. Place it before the verb or adjective to affirm the truth of what is being said.

    Examples

    • 这道菜确实很好吃,难怪这么多人排队。

      Zhè dào cài quèshí hěn hǎochī, nánguài zhème duō rén páiduì.

      This dish is indeed delicious; no wonder so many people are lining up.

    • 他说的话确实有道理。

      Tā shuō de huà quèshí yǒu dàolǐ.

      What he said indeed makes sense.

    • 北京的秋天确实很美。

      Běijīng de qiūtiān quèshí hěn měi.

      The autumn in Beijing is indeed very beautiful.

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