The Chinese word 确实 means “indeed” or “truly” in English. It is commonly used to confirm or verify a statement or fact. For example, if someone says “这个问题确实很难”, it means “this question is indeed difficult”. It can also be used to express agreement or acknowledgement, such as in the sentence “确实如此”, which means “indeed, that’s how it is”. Overall, 确实 is a versatile word that is useful in many different contexts.
Translation
Adjective: indeed, really
Adverb: for sure, indeed
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我确实很喜欢这个节日 | wǒ quèshí hěn xǐhuān zhège jiérì | I really like this festival |
| 他确实很聪明 | tā quèshí hěn cōngmíng | He is indeed very smart |
| 这个问题确实很难 | zhège wèntí quèshí hěn nán | This problem is really difficult |
| 我确实需要一些帮助 | wǒ quèshí xūyào yīxiē bāngzhù | I do need some help |
| 这个方案确实可行 | zhège fāng’àn quèshí kěxíng | This plan is indeed feasible |
| 他确实很有耐心 | tā quèshí hěn yǒu nàixīn | He is indeed very patient |
| 这个地方确实很美 | zhège dìfāng quèshí hěn měi | This place is indeed very beautiful |
| 她确实很努力学习汉语 | tā quèshí hěn nǔlì xuéxí hànyǔ | She is indeed working hard to learn Chinese |
HSK
确实 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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