扎实 (zhā shi) — solid; firm; practical

Definition

扎实 describes solid, grounded work or skill (扎实的基本功, 扎实的研究) — practical and thorough rather than flashy. Closer to 务实 in its practical focus, but stresses firm foundation more than pragmatic mindset.

adjective
solidfirmpractical

Examples

  • 扎实
    Tā de gōng fu liàn dé hěn zhā shi.
    His kung fu skills are very solid.
  • 扎实
    Zhè ge bào gào nèi róng zhā shi, shù jù kě kào.
    This report has solid content and reliable data.
  • 扎实
    Zuò xué wèn yào tài dù zhā shi, bù néng fú zào.
    Doing research requires a down-to-earth attitude, not impatience.

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