着实

zhuó shí

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

1. truly
2. indeed
3. severely
4. harshly

Word relationships

Related words

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• 严厉 yán lì 严厉 yán lì severe Adjective meaning severe or strict; 着实 can describe severe actions.: severe
• 狠狠 hěn hěn 狠狠 hěn hěn resolutely Adverb meaning harshly or firmly; often used with verbs like 打 or 批评.: resolutely

Synonyms

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• 实在 shí zài 实在 shí zài really Adverb meaning truly or indeed; 实在 is more colloquial.: really
• 的确 dí què 的确 dí què really Adverb meaning indeed; 的确 is more common in spoken Chinese.: really

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 着实 (adverb meaning 'truly') with 着 (zhe particle) in continuous actions; they are unrelated despite sharing a character.

Formality

Typically used in written Chinese or formal speech; less common in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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这件事 着实 让人担心。

This matter is truly worrisome.

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Child Words of 着实

• 着 着 zhāo: (chess) move
• 着 着 zháo: to touch
• 着 着 zhe: aspect particle indicating action in progress
• 着 着 zhuó: to wear (clothes)
• 实 实 shí: real