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实在
shí zài
Meaning
- really
- actually
- indeed
Definition
真实，不虚假；确实，的确。
True, real; indeed, really.
Usage
作为形容词时，表示真实的、实际的；作为副词时，表示强调肯定，相当于‘确实’、‘的确’。
As an adjective, it means genuine or actual; as an adverb, it emphasizes affirmation, equivalent to 'indeed' or 'really'.
Examples
- 1 这个人很实在，从不撒谎。(This person is very honest and never lies.)
- 2 我实在不知道该怎么办了。(I really don't know what to do.)
- 3 这道菜的味道实在太好了。(The taste of this dish is really excellent.)
- 4 他实在是个好人。(He is truly a good person.)
- 5 你实在不应该那样做。(You really shouldn't have done that.)
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