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其实
qíshí
Description
“其实”用来说出真实的情况，常常和别人以为的不一样。
"其实" is used to express the real situation, often different from what others think.
我们说话时想解释真相或改变别人的想法，就可以用这个词。
When we want to explain the truth or change someone's mind while speaking, we can use the word "其实".
Meanings
其实qíshí
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
他看起来很凶，其实很好。
He looks fierce, but he's actually very kind.
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Notes
- Etymology
其 (its/that) + 实 (truth/reality), literally "its truth," meaning the real situation.
- Nuance
often signals a contrast with what was assumed or expected.
In videos
“对，其实台语会比较像一点，很多都是台语，”
“其实我不知道原来它有一个小客厅”
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