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The word "实在" is formed by combining the character "实", which denotes solidity, reality, or truth, with the character "在", which indicates existence, presence, or actuality. This combination yields a compound where "实" qualifies "在" to express the concept of genuine existence or authentic presence, resulting in meanings like honest, substantial, or indeed.

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他是个实在的人。

Tā shì gè shízài de rén.

He is an honest and dependable person.

这道菜实在太好吃了。

Zhè dào cài shízài tài hǎochī le.

This dish is really too delicious.

我实在不想去上班。

Wǒ shízài bùxiǎng qù shàngbān.

I really don't want to go to work.

这本书比那本实在得多。

Zhè běn shū bǐ nà běn shízài de duō.

This book is much more substantial/practical than that one.

他办事很实在，我实在佩服他。

Tā bànshì hěn shízài, wǒ shízài pèifú tā.

He handles affairs very reliably, I truly admire him.

Word Definition - 实在

shí zài really; actually; indeed; true; real; honest; dependable; (philosophy) reality

Individual Character Details

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