xiànshí

现实

HSK 3Word · Noun · AdjectiveTraditional現實

reality; actuality; realistic; practical

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

reality; actual existence; real world

Refers to objective facts or conditions that exist independently of one's wishes or perceptions.

Kǎo考
lǜ虑
wèn问
tí题
 ,
bù不
néng能
tuō脱
lí离
xiàn现
shí实
 。

When considering an issue, one cannot detach from reality.

Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
de地
miàn面
duì对
cán残
kù酷
de的
xiàn现
shí实
 。

We must bravely face the harsh reality.

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Lǐ理
xiǎng想
hé和
xiàn现
shí实
zǒng总
shì是
yǒu有
chā差
jù距
de的
 。

There is always a gap between ideals and reality.

2.

adjective

realistic; practical; down-to-earth

Describes something that is based on facts and likely to succeed or be useful.

Zhè这
ge个
jì计
huà划
bù不
xiàn现
shí实
 。

This plan is not realistic.

Zhè这
shì是
yī一
ge个
bǐ比
jiào较
xiàn现
shí实
de的
bàn办
fǎ法
 。

This is a relatively practical method.

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Tā他
wéi为
rén人
hěn很
xiàn现
shí实
 ,
zhǐ只
kàn看
zhòng重
shí实
jì际
lì利
yì益
 。

He is very pragmatic as a person, only valuing practical benefits.