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    Referring to 'fact' with 事实 (shìshí)

    Emphasis
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    事实上 + Clause

    Explanation

    The noun 事实 (shìshí) means 'fact' or 'truth,' referring to something that is objectively real or has actually occurred. The common expression 事实上 (shìshí shang) means 'in fact' or 'as a matter of fact,' used to introduce a clarification or contrast. 事实 is a formal word often used in argumentation and analysis.

    Examples

    • 事实上，他从来没有去过日本。

      shìshí shàng, tā cónglái méiyǒu qùguò rìběn.

      In fact, he has never been to Japan.

    • 我们应该尊重事实，不要猜测。

      wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng shìshí, bùyào cāicè.

      We should respect the facts and not speculate.

    • 事实证明他是对的。

      shìshí zhèngmíng tā shì duì de.

      The facts proved that he was right.

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