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March 24, 2026
实现(實現)shíxiàn(shi2xian4)
实现 (shíxiàn) refers to the process of bringing an idea, plan, or goal into reality. It is commonly used in contexts involving goals, projects, or aspirations, implying not just the act of making something happen, but also the successful completion of that act.
Frequency#1931DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 实现 is deeply tied to the value placed on hard work and perseverance in achieving one’s goals, reflecting the cultural ethos of striving towards success.
Memory Tip
Think of 实 (shí) as 'true' or 'real', and 现 (xiàn) as 'to appear' or 'to show'. Imagine a magician pulling a real rabbit out of a hat, making it 'appear' – this symbolizes the transition from an idea to a realized outcome.
Meanings of 实现
shíxiàn(shi2xian4)
1to achieve
2to implement
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About 实现
实现Simplified
實現Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1931Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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完成 (wánchéng) vs 实现 (shíxiàn): use 实现 when emphasizing the process of making an idea a reality, while 完成 focuses more on the completion of a task or project.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 实 (shí) as 'true' or 'real', and 现 (xiàn) as 'to appear' or 'to show'. Imagine a magician pulling a real rabbit out of a hat, making it 'appear' – this symbolizes the transition from an idea to a realized outcome.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 实现; it is typically used in more formal or academic settings. Common collocations include '实现目标' (achieve a goal) and '实现计划' (implement a plan). Avoid mixing it with '达到' (dá dào), which means 'to reach' and has a slightly different nuance.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 实现 connects well with other words related to goals and achievements, such as 目标 (mùbiāo, goal) and 成功 (chénggōng, success). Focus on using it in sentences that illustrate implementation or realization of ideas.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 实现 is deeply tied to the value placed on hard work and perseverance in achieving one’s goals, reflecting the cultural ethos of striving towards success.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 实现 with 变成 (biànchéng, to become), using it incorrectly in contexts like '她实现了医生' (Tā shíxiànle yīshēng). The correct phrase would be '她成为了医生' (Tā chéngwéile yīshēng), meaning 'She became a doctor.'
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Grammar Patterns of 实现
实现 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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.
There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.--Paulo Coelho
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有志之士将会共同为实现这些目标而努力。
yǒu zhì zhī shì jiāng huì gòng tóng wéi shí xiàn zhè xiē mù biāo ér nǔ lì。
There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.
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我们可能会重新审视我们的目标或我们实现目标的方法。
wǒ mén kě néng huì zhòng xīn shěn shì wǒ mén de mù biāo huò wǒ mén shí xiàn mù biāo de fāng fǎ。
We may reexamine our goals or our methods for attaining our goals.
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他想通过计算机实现流程的自动化。
tā xiǎng tōng guò jì suàn jī shí xiàn liú chéng de zì dòng huà。
He wanted to use computers to automate the process.
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数以百万计的人们想要新的简化方式实现人机交互。
shù yǐ bǎi wàn jì de rén mén xiǎng yào xīn de jiǎn huà fāng shì shí xiàn rén jī jiāo hù。
Millions of people want new, simplified ways of interacting with a computer.
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汽车厂商拼命想要实现规模经济。
qì chē chǎng shāng pīn mìng xiǎng yào shí xiàn guī mó jīng jì。
Car firms are desperate to achieve economies of scale.
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她不得不去实现她母亲的临终遗愿。
tā bù dé bù qù shí xiàn tā mǔ qīn de lín zhōng yí yuàn。
She was compelled to fulfil the dying wishes of her mother.
Cultural Notes for 实现
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 实现 is deeply tied to the value placed on hard work and perseverance in achieving one’s goals, reflecting the cultural ethos of striving towards success.
Frequently Asked Questions about 实现
You can say '他实现了他的梦想' (Tā shíxiànle tā de mèngxiǎng), which means 'He realized his dream.'
Not exactly; while both involve achieving, 实现 emphasizes the process of making something real, while 达到 focuses more on reaching a point or level.
Common phrases include '实现愿望' (to fulfill a wish) and '实现价值' (to realize value).
