Definition
踏实 describes a person who is steady, thorough, and reliable in work or character, or a state of being settled and free from anxiety. Compared to 可靠 (reliable) and 稳 (steady), 踏实 emphasizes a grounded, no-shortcuts approach; compared to 安心 (at ease), it implies a deeper sense of stability from having done things properly.
adjective
steadyreliablethorough (of work, study, or character)at easesettledfree from anxiety (of one's state of mind)
Examples
- 踏实，。Tā zuòshì hěn tā shi, cóng bù mǎhu.He works very steadily and never does things carelessly.
- ，踏实。Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, wǒ xīnli cái tā shi xiàlai.Only after hearing this news did I feel at ease.
- ，踏实。Xuéxí yào yí bù yí bù lái, bǎ jīchǔ dǎ tā shi.Study should be done step by step, building a solid foundation.
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