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实际上

shí jì shàng

HSK 4

Meaning

  • in fact
  • in reality
  • as a matter of fact
  • in practice

Definition

实际上是一个副词，表示真实情况或事实如此，与表面现象或可能被认为的情况相对。

Actually; in fact; in reality.

Usage

用于强调某事的真实性，或纠正之前的错误印象，常用于口语和书面语。

Used to emphasize the truth or reality of something, often to correct a previous misconception, commonly used in both spoken and written language.

Examples

  • 1 他看起来年轻，实际上已经四十多岁了。 (He looks young, but he is actually over forty.)
  • 2 这个问题很复杂，实际上并不是你想象的那么简单。 (This problem is complicated; in fact, it is not as simple as you think.)
  • 3 我原以为他会拒绝，实际上他非常乐意帮忙。 (I thought he would refuse, but actually he was very willing to help.)
  • 4 实际上，这个计划早在去年就开始了。 (Actually, this plan started as early as last year.)
  • 5 他表面上很冷静，实际上内心非常紧张。 (He appears calm on the surface, but actually he is very nervous inside.)

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