实际上
shíjìshangTraditional: 实际上
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Translation
in fact, actually, in reality
Word origin
A compound of 实际 (shíjì, actual, real), itself 实 (shí, real) plus 际 (jì, boundary, occasion), and 上 (shàng, on, upon), giving the sense 'on the actual situation', that is, in fact.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 实际 (shíjì, actual) + 上 (shàng, upon)
Stroke order
实
际
上
Examples
，。
In fact, he did not know.
，。
It looks simple, but in reality it is hard.
。
Actually, I am not sure either.
。
The actual situation is more complicated.
，。
In fact, the result was unexpected.
实际上 (shí jì shang) means in fact, actually, in reality. It is an adverbial phrase that contrasts the real situation with appearances.
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