Definition
实实在在 is a fixed four-character expression (成语) that intensifies the meaning of 'real' or 'true'. It describes something that is genuine, concrete, and not exaggerated, or a person who is honest and reliable. You can use it as an adjective before a noun (with 的) or as an adverb before a verb (with 地). It often appears in spoken and written Chinese to emphasize authenticity or down-to-earth quality.
r.f.
genuinerealconcretedown-to-earthhonestdependable (of a person)
Examples
- 实实在在。Tā gěi wǒmen dài lái le shí shí zài zài de hǎochù.He brought us real benefits.
- 实实在在,。Zhège rén shí shí zài zài, nǐ kěyǐ xìnrèn tā.This person is honest and dependable; you can trust him.
- 实实在在,。Tā shí shí zài zài de gōngzuò, cóng bù tōulǎn.She works in a real down-to-earth way and never slacks off.
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