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    The Adjective 实 (shí): True

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    属 + 实

    Explanation

    实 (shí) is a Chinese adjective meaning "true," "real," or "solid." It is often used in formal or written language, as in the expression 属实 (to be true/verified), and appears in many compound words like 事实 (fact) and 真实 (genuine).

    Examples

    • 这件事已经查证属实，不用再怀疑了。

      Zhè jiàn shì yǐjīng cházhèng shǔshí, bú yòng zài huáiyí le.

      This matter has been verified as true; there's no need to doubt it anymore.

    • 他说的话句句都很实，没有半点夸张。

      Tā shuō de huà jù jù dōu hěn shí, méiyǒu bàndiǎn kuāzhāng.

      Every word he said was very real, without the slightest exaggeration.

    • 这个消息到底是不是实的？你帮我确认一下。

      Zhège xiāoxi dàodǐ shì bú shì shí de? Nǐ bāng wǒ quèrèn yíxià.

      Is this news actually true or not? Help me confirm it.

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