现实
xiànshíTraditional: 现实
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Translation
reality, realistic, actual
Word origin
A compound of 现 (xiàn, present, to appear) and 实 (shí, real, solid), together meaning that which actually exists in the present.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 现 (xiàn, present) + 实 (shí, real)
Stroke order
现
实
Examples
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We must face reality.
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His dream finally became reality.
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This plan is not very realistic.
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Reality and ideals are often different.
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She is a very practical person.
现实 (xiàn shí) means reality as a noun and realistic or practical as an adjective. It often contrasts with 理想 (ideals) and 梦想 (dreams).
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