着实 (zhuó shí) — truly, indeed (emphasizes truth or sincerity); severely, harshly (intensifies a negative situation)
Definition
An adverb that emphasizes truth or sincerity ("truly, really") but can also intensify a negative situation ("severely, harshly"). More emphatic and written than 真/真是; stronger than 实际上 ("in fact").
adverb
trulyindeed (emphasizes truth or sincerity)severelyharshly (intensifies a negative situation)
Examples
- 着实。Zhè wèi lǎo shī de kè zhuó shí jīng cǎi.This teacher's class is truly excellent.
- 着实，。Zuó wǎn de bào fēng yǔ zhuó shí měng liè, bǎ shù dōu guā dǎo le.Last night's storm was severely violent, even blowing down trees.
- ，着实。Tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi, wǒ zhuó shí chī le yì jīng.Hearing this news, I was truly startled.
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