Definition
着实 is a formal, literary adverb with two distinct uses: (1) 'truly, indeed' — more emphatic and written than 真 or 的确; (2) 'severely, harshly' — intensifies negative situations more formally and broadly than 狠 (ruthlessly) or 痛 (deeply, limited to verbs like 打, 哭, 恨). Its written register and dual senses set it apart from more common synonyms.
adverb
trulyindeed (emphasizes truth or sincerity)severelyharshly (intensifies a negative situation)
Examples
- 着实。Zhè wèi lǎoshī de kè zhuó shí jīngcǎi.This teacher's class is truly excellent.
- 着实，。Zuówǎn de bàofēngyǔ zhuó shí měngliè, bǎ shù dōu guā dǎo le.Last night's storm was severely violent, even blowing down trees.
- ，着实。Tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, wǒ zhuó shí chī le yì jīng.Hearing this news, I was truly startled.
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