seek truth; be pragmatic; be realistic
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to seek truth from facts; to be pragmatic and realistic
formalCommonly used in formal, academic, or political contexts to describe an attitude of facing reality rather than relying on empty theory.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
tí提
chàng倡
qiú求
shí实
jīng精
shén神
。
We should advocate the spirit of seeking truth from facts.
Zuò做
xué学
wen问
yào要
shí实
shì事
qiú求
shì是
，
bù不
néng能
nòng弄
xū虚
zuò作
jiǎ假
。
In doing scholarship, one must be practical and realistic, and cannot resort to deception.
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Tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
qiú求
shí实
de的
rén人
，
bù不
xǐ喜
huan欢
kōng空
tán谈
。
He is a pragmatic person who does not like empty talk.
Gōng公
sī司
wén文
huà化
qiáng强
diào调
wù务
shí实
hé和
qiú求
shí实
。
The company culture emphasizes being practical and realistic.