事实 (shì shí) — fact
Definition
A neutral noun for an established 'fact' (something that can be verified). 实话 is what someone says is true; 真相 is the hidden or underlying truth.
noun
fact
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
Examples
- 事实。Zhè shì yí gè bù róng fǒu rèn de shì shí.This is an undeniable fact.
- 事实。shì shí Shèng yú xióng biàn.Facts speak louder than words.
- 事实。Nǐ yīng gāi gēn jù shì shí zuò chū pàn duàn.You should make a judgment based on the facts.
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