Chinese
qíshí
Meaning: actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

其實
其
實
其实
其
实

Example sentences

He looks very serious, but actually he is very nice.
這座城市看起來繁華,其實內部很空虛。
这座城市看起来繁华,其实内部很空虚。
This city looks prosperous, but it is actually very empty inside.
他雖然看起來嚴肅,但其實很容易親近。
他虽然看起来严肃,但其实很容易亲近。
Although he looks serious, he is actually very easy to get close to.
這些看似簡單的問題,其實背後隱藏著深刻的哲學。
这些看似简单的问题,其实背后隐藏著深刻的哲学。
These seemingly simple questions actually hide a profound philosophy behind them.
表面上他很冷靜,其實心裡很著急。
表面上他很冷静,其实心里很著急。
On the surface he is calm, but actually he is anxious inside.

Usage Notes

Used to introduce the real situation, often in contrast to what was previously stated or thought.

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