实为 (shí wéi) — to actually be; in fact is (formal/literary)

Definition

Formal/literary linking phrase meaning 'in fact is' or 'turns out to be', often used to introduce a surprising or emphatic judgment about something previously discussed. Pairs with 真是 (truly is) but is more written and conclusive.

verb

to actually bein fact is (formal/literary)

Examples

实为。
Zhè zhǒng zuò fǎ shí wéi bù míng zhì.
This kind of practice is actually not wise.
实为。
Tā de chéng gōng shí wéi bú yì.
His success is in fact not easy.
实为。
Zhè ge jié lùn shí wéi zhèng què.
This conclusion is actually correct.

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