事实 (事實)
shì shí
Pinyin
Definition
事实 (事實)
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- fact
- CL:個|个[gè]
Character Decomposition
Idioms (20)
不明事理
- 1 not understanding things (idiom); devoid of sense
不经一事
- 1 You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience
不经一事,不长一智
- 1 You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience
世上无难事,只怕有心人
- 1 there is nothing the determined person can't accomplish (idiom)
- 2 persistence will overcome
事不过三
- 1 a thing should not be attempted more than three times (idiom)
- 2 don't repeat the same mistake again and again
- 3 bad things don't happen more than three times
Sample Sentences
事实上,前几天才报道了有人在高铁上“霸座”,被行政拘留的事情呢。
In fact a few days ago there was a report of a passenger on the high speed rail who took a seat illegally and was retained by administrative officers.
这只是精酿啤酒跟商业啤酒最明显的表面差异,事实上,精酿啤酒真正的三大特色是,小、自主和传统。
That’s just the most obvious surface difference between craft beer and commercial beer. In fact, the three major characteristics of craft beer are that it’s small, independent and traditional.
提高效率的重点是专注,利用工作起来最有效率的时间,比方说早上八点到十点这段时间,事实上,一个训练有素的成年人也没办法持续专注超过两小时。
The most important aspect of raising efficiency is focus, and making the most efficient use of your time at work. For example, in the period from 8am to 10am, even a well-trained adult is actually unable to keep focus for more than two hours straight.
非也非也,事实上,当你感觉到口渴的时候其实身体内部早已缺水严重,一般人都不重视,殊不知很多常见疾病都与体内缺水息息相关。
No, no, in fact, when you feel thirsty it's actually at times when your body is already seriously dehydrated. Normally people don't take it seriously, but little do they know that many commonly-seen illnesses are all closely related to the body lacking water.
可事实上,妈妈比较细心,也善于照顾小婴儿,比较能对孩子的感受感同身受。那爸爸相对来说就粗枝大叶了些,真的很怀疑他们是否可以照顾好孩子。
But in fact, mothers are more meticulous, and are better at looking after infants, in that they can empathize more with children. Whereas fathers are a little more sloppy. So I really doubt their ability to look after children.
不要激动,你冷静!蛇夫座是黄道上第十三个星座,这件事是事实。
Don't get so mad. Calm down! Ophiuchus is the thirteenth sign of the zodiac on the ecliptic, that is true.
中国事实上是认为仲裁结果无效,与中国交好的一些非洲国家及周边的小国站在中国一边。显而易见,所谓的南海争端问题,表面上是领土争端,实际上是各种政治力量的角力。
China doesn't consider the arbitration's ruling valid, and countries with friendly relations with China in Africa and China's smaller neighbours have stood with China on this issue. It's clear to see that, although on the surface, the South China Sea dispute appears to be territorial dispute, it is really a political power struggle.
近期,国家有关部门依法对联邦快递(中国)有限公司未按名址投递快件一案实施调查发现,联邦快递关于将涉华为公司快件转至美国系“误操作”的说法与事实不符。
Recently, the relevant state departments have conducted an investigation into the case of FedEx Express (China) Co., Ltd. not delivering the courier by name. It is found that FedEx’s statement that the transfer of the company’s shipments to the US of “mishandling” is inconsistent with the facts.
我不太会存钱,事实上,我很爱花钱,一点儿也不像属鸡的。那,听说属猴的人朋友很多,常跟朋友玩,你是吗?
I'm not very good at saving money. In fact, I love spending money. So I'm not even a little like your typical rooster. So, I hear that monkeys have lots of friends and socialize a lot with their friends. Does that describe you?
买不起:说的是一种“没有钱”、“不是有钱人”的事实。
can't afford to buy: a way to describe the reality of "not having money", "not a rich person".