deal with concrete matters; pragmatic; down-to-earth
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to deal with concrete matters; to handle substantive issues; to focus on practical work
formalOften used in formal or business contexts to emphasize focusing on concrete tasks and practical outcomes rather than empty talk or theory.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
wù务
shí实
，
bù不
yào要
kōng空
tán谈
。
We must deal with concrete matters, not engage in empty talk.
Zhè这
cì次
huì会
yì议
zhǐ旨
zài在
wù务
shí实
，
jiě解
jué决
shí实
jì际
wèn问
tí题
。
This meeting aims to be practical and solve concrete problems.
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Wù务
shí实
kěn肯
gàn干
de的
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
gèng更
róng容
yì易
huò获
dé得
chéng成
gōng功
。
People who are practical and hardworking tend to achieve success more easily.
adjective
pragmatic; practical; down-to-earth; realistic; substantive
neutralDescribes a person, work style, or approach that values substance over appearance, emphasizing practical results rather than showy display.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
wù务
shí实
de的
rén人
。
He is a pragmatic person.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
cǎi采
qǔ取
wù务
shí实
de的
tài态
dù度
lái来
jiě解
jué决
zhè这
gè个
nán难
tí题
。
We need to adopt a pragmatic attitude to solve this difficult problem.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
zuò做
fǎ法
hěn很
wù务
shí实
，
zhí值
de得
tuī推
guǎng广
。
This approach is very practical and worth promoting.
Tā她
zuò作
fēng风
wù务
shí实
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
Her down-to-earth style is deeply respected by everyone.