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Usage of 着实

The adverb 着实 (zhuóshí) is used to emphasize the truth or reality of a statement, similar to "truly" or "really" in English. It often appears in formal or written contexts to stress sincerity or seriousness.

Common contexts

着实 is frequently used to highlight genuine effort, difficulty, or qualities, as in "着实努力" (truly worked hard) or "着实感到" (really feel).

Collocations and patterns

  • 着实努力: to truly work hard, emphasizing genuine effort.
  • 着实感到: to really feel, stressing the speaker's honest emotion.
  • 着实: to truly be, affirming a fact or quality.

Nuances

Using 着实 adds weight and sincerity to the statement, often implying that the speaker has carefully considered or experienced the situation. It is more formal than simply saying or .

Common confusion

Do not confuse 着实 with 着急 (to be anxious) or 实在 (really, honestly). 着实 focuses on emphasizing truth or reality, often in a more formal tone.

Example Sentences

He truly worked hard for a long time before completing this project.

This exam really made me feel a bit overwhelmed.

He is truly a talented person; everyone admires him.