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About

The word 其实 is formed from the character 其, meaning "that" or "its", and 实, meaning "real" or "actual", creating a literal sense of "that reality". This compound originated in classical Chinese as a phrase where 其 pointed to a preceding subject and 实 denoted its truth or substance, later grammaticalizing into a modern adverb used to introduce a factual correction or clarification.

Example Sentences Hide

其实我很高兴。

Qíshí wǒ hěn gāoxìng.

Actually, I am very happy.

其实他不知道这件事。

Qíshí tā bù zhīdào zhè jiàn shì.

Actually, he doesn't know about this matter.

其实我今天不想去，但是必须去。

Qíshí wǒ jīntiān bù xiǎng qù, dànshì bìxū qù.

Actually, I don't want to go today, but I have to go.

其实这个问题已经被解决了。

Qíshí zhège wèntí yǐjīng bèi jiějué le.

Actually, this problem has already been solved.

其实在某种程度上，我同意你的观点。

Qíshí zài mǒu zhǒng chéngdù shàng, wǒ tóngyì nǐ de guāndiǎn.

Actually, to some extent, I agree with your point.

Word Definition - 其实

qí shí actually; in fact; really

Individual Character Details

其 qí
实 shí