的确 (dí què) — really, indeed
Definition
Used to confirm or emphasize that something is true, often as a direct response. Similar to 确实, but 的确 sits in front of a statement to stress it; 其实 is a contrast ("actually").
adverb
reallyindeed
Examples
- 的确。Tā dí què shì wǒ de hǎo péng you.He is indeed my good friend.
- 的确。Zhè shuāng xié dí què hěn shū fu.This pair of shoes is really comfortable.
- 的确？Nǐ dí què bù zhī dào zhè jiàn shì ma?Do you really not know about this matter?
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