实话

shí huà

HSK 6

Meaning

真实的话；如实的话。

Truthful speech; honest words.

通常用于强调所说的话是真实的、没有虚假的，常见于“说实话”、“实话实说”等表达中。

Often used to emphasize that what is said is true and without falsehood, commonly found in expressions like 'tell the truth' or 'speak frankly'.

1 说实话，我有点担心这次考试。 (To be honest, I'm a bit worried about this exam.)
2 他这个人一向实话实说，从不拐弯抹角。 (He always speaks frankly and never beats around the bush.)
3 请你实话告诉我，这个方案可行吗？ (Please tell me honestly, is this plan feasible?)
4 实话跟你说，公司最近确实遇到了一些困难。 (To tell you the truth, the company has indeed encountered some difficulties recently.)
5 她的话虽然刺耳，但句句都是实话。 (Her words were harsh, but every word was true.)
6 咱们一家人不说两家话，我就跟你实话实说了。 (We're family, so I'll speak frankly with you.)

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