实际 (shí jì) — (noun) reality; practice (as opposed to theory); (adjective) practical; realistic; actual
Definition
实际 covers both senses: as a noun, 'reality/practice' vs. theory; as an adjective, 'practical/realistic.' Contrast with 现实 (more about harsh real-world conditions) and 实用 (usable, functional).
noun
realitypractice (as opposed to theory)
adjective
practicalrealisticactual
Examples
- 实际。Tā de jiàn yì fēi cháng shí jì.His suggestion is very practical.
- 实际。Wǒ men bù néng tuō lí shí jì.We cannot be divorced from reality.
- ，。shí jì Shang, zhè ge wèn tí hěn jiǎn dān.Actually, this question is very simple.
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