shízai

实在

HSK 2Word · AdjectiveTraditional實在

solid; well-done; conscientious

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

solid; substantial; well-done; conscientious

dialect

Mainly used in spoken language (口语) to describe work or tasks that are done thoroughly, reliably, and without cutting corners. The second syllable often has a neutral tone (轻声).

Tā他
gàn干
huó活
er儿
hěn很
shí实
zai在
 ，
cóng从
bù不
tōu偷
lǎn懒
 。

He works very conscientiously and never slacks off.

Zhè这
fèn份
gōng工
zuò作
zuò做
dé得
hěn很
shí实
zai在
 ，
lǎo老
bǎn板
hěn很
mǎn满
yì意
 。

This job was done very solidly, and the boss is very satisfied.

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Zhè这
mù木
jiang匠
shǒu手
yì艺
shí实
zai在
 ，
zuò做
de的
jiā家
jù具
néng能
yòng用
hǎo好
duō多
nián年
 。

This carpenter's craftsmanship is solid; the furniture he makes can last for many years.