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March 24, 2026
事实(事實)shìshí(shi4shi2)
事实 (shìshí) refers to a fact or reality, something that can be objectively verified. It is commonly used in discussions, debates, and academic contexts to emphasize truth or evidence, distinguishing it from opinions or beliefs.
Frequency#644DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 事实 is highly valued in social discussions, often emphasized in debates surrounding politics and history, where objective truth is crucial for credibility.
Memory Tip
Think of 事实 as a 'sheep' (羊, yáng) standing on solid 'ground' (土, tǔ) — the sheep represents the truth of a fact, while the ground symbolizes a stable, concrete reality. The pronunciation 'shìshí' can be remembered by associating it with the sound of 'sheep' saying 'shi' and ‘shy’ when they are facing the truth.
Meanings of 事实
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About 事实
事实Simplified
事實Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 事实
Quick Contrast
真相 (zhēnxiàng) refers to the truth or the actual state of affairs, often implying a deeper or hidden reality behind the surface; use 事实 (shìshí) when emphasizing verifiable facts.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 事实 as a 'sheep' (羊, yáng) standing on solid 'ground' (土, tǔ) — the sheep represents the truth of a fact, while the ground symbolizes a stable, concrete reality. The pronunciation 'shìshí' can be remembered by associating it with the sound of 'sheep' saying 'shi' and ‘shy’ when they are facing the truth.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 事实 with similar terms like 情况 (qíngkuàng, situation), but 事实 specifically refers to objective truths. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more prevalent in academic writing and discussions. Be careful with tones; 'shì' is fourth tone and 'shí' is second tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 事实 connects with other vocabulary related to truth and reality, such as 确定 (quèdìng, to determine) and 真实 (zhēnshí, real). Focus on using 事实 in sentences to express agreement or disagreement in discussions about evidence or truth.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 事实 is highly valued in social discussions, often emphasized in debates surrounding politics and history, where objective truth is crucial for credibility.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 事实 with 观点 (guāndiǎn, viewpoint) and use them interchangeably. Remember, 事实 is about objective truth, while 观点 refers to personal opinions. For example, saying '我的观点是事实' (wǒ de guāndiǎn shì shì) is incorrect; it should be '我的观点不是事实' (wǒ de guāndiǎn bù shì shì).
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Grammar Patterns of 事实
事实 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The Editor takes a cavalier attitude to the concept of fact checking.
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珀尔并不介意他沉默寡言；事实上，她喜欢这一点。
pò ěr bìng bù jiè yì tā chén mò guǎ yán； ； shì shí， shàng ， tā xǐ huān zhè。
Pearl didn't mind his reticence; in fact she liked it.
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他说了些谎，有时只是对事实添油加醋了一番。
tā shuō le xiē huǎng， ， yǒu shí zhī shì duì shì shí tiān yóu jiā cù le yī。
He told some lies and sometimes just embroidered the truth.
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事实上，我真的是个很失败的喜剧作家。
shì shí shàng， ， wǒ zhēn de shì gè hěn shī bài de xǐ jù zuò。
The truth is, I'm a failed comedy writer really.
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那一关联是已经证实的医学事实。
nà yī guān lián shì yǐ jīng zhèng shí de yī xué shì shí。
That link is an established medical fact.
Cultural Notes for 事实
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 事实 is highly valued in social discussions, often emphasized in debates surrounding politics and history, where objective truth is crucial for credibility.
Frequently Asked Questions about 事实
You can say '这就是事实' (zhè jiù shì shì), which means 'This is the fact.'
事实 is generally more formal and is often used in academic or serious discussions.
Yes, but it's more common in contexts where you need to emphasize the truth of a statement.
