实质性 (shí zhì xìng) — substantial; substantive
Definition
Used in formal writing to mean a change or issue is real, meaningful, and affects the core (实质 = 'substance, essence'), not just on the surface. Pairs with abstract nouns like 变化, 进展, 区别, 谈判.
adjective
substantialsubstantive
Examples
- 实质性。Zhè cì tán pàn qǔ dé le shí zhì xìng jìn zhǎn.This round of negotiations has made substantial progress.
- 实质性。Gōng sī de yè wù chū xiàn le shí zhì xìng biàn huà.The company's business has undergone substantive changes.
- 实质性。Tā men tí chū le shí zhì xìng de tóu zī fāng àn.They proposed a substantive investment plan.
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