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事实
shìshí
Description
"事实"是指真实发生的事情，不是想法或猜测。
"事实" refers to things that actually happen, not thoughts or guesses.
我们常常说"事实上"，用来说明真正的情况。
We often say "事实上" to indicate the real situation.
Meanings
事实shìshí
fact; something that really happened
这是事实，不是我编的。
This is a fact, not something I made up.
事实上shìshíshàng
in fact; actually
事实上，我早就知道了。
In fact, I knew it a long time ago.
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Notes
- Etymology
事 (matter/thing) + 实 (real/true), literally "real matter."
- Nuance
事实 stresses objective truth; contrast with 意见 (opinion) or 想法 (idea).
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