Definition
事实 (shìshí) is a noun meaning 'fact' — something that is objectively true and can be proven. It differs from 真相 (zhēnxiàng, 'the truth' of a situation, often hidden or revealed) and 实话 (shíhuà, 'truthful words' in speech). Use 事实 for verifiable, objective facts; 真相 for the real story behind events; 实话 for honest statements.
noun
fact
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 实施shí shīsound-aliketo implement, to carry out
- 失事shī shìsound-alike(formal) to have an accident, to crash (used for planes, ships, and other vehicles)
- 实时shí shísound-alike(in) real time; real-time
- 逝世shì shìsound-aliketo pass away (formal, respectful, for VIPs/public figures)
- 时事shí shìsound-alikecurrent affairs; current events
- 适时shì shísound-aliketimely, at the right time
- 时时shí shísound-alikeoften; constantly
Examples
- 事实。Zhè shì yí gè bù róng fǒurèn de shì shí.This is an undeniable fact.
- 事实。shì shí shèng yú xióngbiàn.Facts speak louder than words.
- 事实。Nǐ yīnggāi gēnjù shì shí zuòchū pànduàn.You should make a judgment based on the facts.
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