Definition
实际 refers to 'reality, practice' in a factual, objective sense — it's what is real or practical as opposed to theory or ideals. Compared to 现实 (xiàn shí), which often describes the existing state of affairs and can imply materialism, 实际 is neutral and focuses on what is concrete and workable.
noun
realitypractice (as opposed to theory)
adjective
practicalrealisticactual
Easily confused
- 世纪shì jìsound-alikecentury
- 时机shí jīsound-alikeopportune moment, good timing, opportunity
- 事迹shì jìsound-alikedeeds, achievements (especially of an exemplary person)
Examples
- 实际。Tā de jiànyì fēicháng shí jì.His suggestion is very practical.
- 实际。Wǒmen bù néng tuōlí shí jì.We cannot be divorced from reality.
- ，。shí jì shàng, zhège wèntí hěn jiǎndān.Actually, this question is very simple.
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