practical matter; real issue; concrete task
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
real event; actual happening; fact
Refers to events that actually occurred, often used in the context of literature, history, or news based on real incidents.
Cǐ此
jù剧
qǔ取
cái材
yú于
jīng京
chéng城
shí实
shì事
。
This drama is based on real events in the capital.
Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
gēn根
jù据
shí实
shì事
gǎi改
biān编
，
fēi非
cháng常
gǎn感
rén人
。
This novel, adapted from real events, is very moving.
noun
concrete matter; practical task; solid work
Emphasizes practical, tangible work as opposed to empty talk or theory. Commonly used in political, workplace, or educational contexts.
Shǎo少
jiǎng讲
kōng空
huà话
，
duō多
bàn办
shí实
shì事
。
Less empty talk, more practical work.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
chéng承
nuò诺
wèi为
lǎo老
bǎi百
xìng姓
bàn办
shí十
jiàn件
shí实
shì事
。
The government promised to deliver ten practical projects for the people.
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Wǒ我
men们
yào要
jiǎo脚
tà踏
shí实
dì地
，
duō多
zuò做
shí实
shì事
。
We must be down-to-earth and do more practical work.