do solid work; work earnestly
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to do solid work; to work earnestly; to take concrete action rather than just talking
Emphasizes practical action and substance over empty talk. Often used in political, workplace, or motivational contexts to praise a hardworking, no-nonsense attitude. Frequently appears in the compound 实干家 (person of action).
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
shí实
gàn干
jiā家
，
cóng从
bù不
kuā夸
kuā夸
qí其
tán谈
。
He is a man of action who never engages in empty talk.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
fā发
yáng扬
shí实
gàn干
jīng精
shén神
，
bǎ把
xiàng项
mù目
luò落
dào到
shí实
chù处
。
We need to carry forward the spirit of practical action and implement the project effectively.
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Shǎo少
shuō说
kōng空
huà话
，
duō多
gàn干
shí实
shì事
。
Talk less empty talk and do more practical things.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
chóng崇
shàng尚
shí实
gàn干
，
bù不
kàn看
zhòng重
xué学
lì历
bèi背
jǐng景
。
This company values solid work and does not focus on educational background.