solid; sturdy; substantial; down-to-earth
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadjective
solid; sturdy; firm
Used to describe objects that are physically strong, stable, and not easily broken or moved.
Zhè这
ge个
shū书
jià架
zuò做
dé得
fēi非
cháng常
zhā扎
shi实
，
fàng放
hěn很
duō多
shū书
yě也
bú不
huì会
yáo摇
huǎng晃
。
This bookshelf is made very sturdy; it won't wobble even with many books.
Tā他
bǎ把
zhàng帐
peng篷
de的
shéng绳
zi子
kǔn捆
zhā扎
shi实
le了
，
yǐ以
fáng防
bèi被
fēng风
chuī吹
dǎo倒
。
He tied the tent ropes solidly to prevent it from being blown over by the wind.
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Xíng行
li李
kǔn捆
zhā扎
shi实
le了
，
kě可
yǐ以
chū出
fā发
le了
。
The luggage is tied securely; we can set off.
adjective
substantial; solid; down-to-earth; thorough
Used to describe work, knowledge, skills, or people that are reliable, thorough, and based on solid foundation, not superficial.
Tā他
de的
shù数
xué学
gōng功
dǐ底
hěn很
zhā扎
shi实
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
xué学
biān编
chéng程
hěn很
kuài快
。
His foundation in mathematics is very solid, so he learns programming quickly.
Tā她
gàn干
huór活
zhā儿
shi扎
cóng实
，
bù从
tōu不
lǎn偷
懒
。
She works diligently and never slacks off.
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Méi没
yǒu有
tīng听
dào到
què确
shí实
de的
xiāo消
xi息
，
xīn心
lǐ里
zǒng总
bù不
zhā扎
shi实
。
Without hearing confirmed news, I just don't feel settled in my heart.
Zhè这
fèn份
yán研
jiū究
bào报
gào告
shù数
jù据
zhā扎
shi实
，
jié结
lùn论
kě可
xìn信
。
This research report has substantial data, making its conclusions credible.