实 (shí) — (used as a component in compounds) real, true, actual; (used as a component in compounds) solid, substantial
Definition
实 is rarely used alone — it appears mainly as a component in compounds like 实际, 实验, 实在, meaning 'real, solid, substantial' (vs. empty or theoretical).
bound form
(used as a component in compounds) realtrueactual(used as a component in compounds) solidsubstantial
Examples
- 。Tā shuō de huà hěn shí zài.What he said is very true/honest.
- 。Wǒ men yào cóng shí jì chū fā.We must start from practical reality.
- 。Zhè ge shí yàn jié guǒ hěn zhòng yào.The result of this experiment is very important.
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