确实
shí deadjective★Intermediate
formalinformal
True, real, or genuine; used to confirm or emphasize the truth of something
这确实是一个好主意。
This is indeed a good idea.
他确实很努力。
He really is working hard.
💡
Often used to confirm or emphasize the truth of a statement, similar to 'indeed', 'really', or 'truly' in English.
Collocations
确实如此that's true确实有道理that makes sense确实如此indeed
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
确实如此phrase
that's true
确实有道理phrase
that makes sense
💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use '确实' to emphasize the truth or reality of a statement, similar to 'indeed' or 'truly' in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage
'确实' is often used to confirm or emphasize the truth of a statement, and can be used as an adverb or adjective.
📖Word Origin
From the combination of '实' (real, true) and '的' (a grammatical particle indicating possession or description).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as an adverb to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, or as an adjective to describe nouns.
Word Breakdown
实
real, true
root的
grammatical particle indicating possession or description
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