genuine; real; solid; frankly
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
genuine; real; solid; authentic
Describes something that is concrete, substantial, and not exaggerated or fake. Often used to emphasize the authenticity of skills, evidence, or benefits.
Zhè这
shì是
shí实
dǎ打
shí实
de的
yìng硬
gōng功
fu夫
，
méi没
yǒu有
shí十
nián年
liàn练
bù不
chū出
lái来
。
This is genuine hard-won skill; it takes ten years to master.
Wǒ我
men们
gěi给
xiāo消
fèi费
zhě者
de的
shì是
shí实
dǎ打
shí实
de的
yōu优
huì惠
，
méi没
yǒu有
rèn任
hé何
tào套
lù路
。
We are offering consumers real discounts with no tricks whatsoever.
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Zhè这
xiē些
dōu都
shì是
shí实
dǎ打
shí实
de的
zhèng证
jù据
，
bù不
shì是
píng凭
kōng空
niē捏
zào造
de的
。
This is all solid evidence, not fabricated out of thin air.
adverb
frankly; honestly; straight talk
informalUsed to introduce a candid, direct statement, often implying 'let's be honest' or 'without beating around the bush'. Common in spoken language.
Zán咱
men们
shí实
dǎ打
shí实
de地
shuō说
ba吧
，
nǐ你
dào到
dǐ底
xiǎng想
yào要
shén什
me么
？
Let's speak frankly: what exactly do you want?
Wǒ我
jiù就
shí实
dǎ打
shí实
de地
gào告
su诉
nǐ你
，
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
bàn办
bù不
chéng成
。
I'll tell you honestly: this matter cannot be done.
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Zán咱
men们
dōu都
shì是
lǎo老
péng朋
you友
le了
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
huà话
jiù就
shí实
dǎ打
shí实
de地
jiǎng讲
。
We're old friends, so just speak frankly whatever you have to say.