Definition
扎实 describes something that is solid, firm, and practical — often used for skills, work, or foundations that are thorough and reliable. Compared to 坚固 (jiāngù, physically sturdy) and 坚硬 (jiānyìng, physically hard), 扎实 emphasizes substance and depth rather than just physical strength. It is similar to 切实 (qièshí, practical/feasible) but focuses more on being well-grounded and solid.
adjective
solidfirmpractical
Examples
- 扎实。Tā de gōngfu liàn de hěn zhā shi.His kung fu skills are very solid.
- 扎实，。Zhège bàogào nèiróng zhā shi, shùjù kěkào.This report has solid content and reliable data.
- 扎实，。Zuò xuéwèn yào tàidu zhā shi, bù néng fúzào.Doing research requires a down-to-earth attitude, not impatience.
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