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March 24, 2026
的确(的確)díquè(di2que4)
的确 (díquè) means 'indeed' or 'really', often used to affirm the truth of a statement. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to emphasize agreement or correctness, making it a useful word in conversations or formal writing.
Frequency#672DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, affirming statements with words like 的确 can convey a strong sense of respect for the speaker's opinion, reflecting the importance of harmony in communication. It indicates that you are actively listening and validating the other person's viewpoint.
Memory Tip
Think of 的 as a possessive marker, and 确 as a rock-solid confirmation. Imagine someone holding a rock and declaring, 'This is indeed true!' which helps you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Meanings of 的确
díquè(di2que4)
1really
2indeed
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About 的确
的确Simplified
的確Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#672Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
确实 (quèshí) vs 的确 (díquè) — use 的确 for more emphasis on the affirmation of truth.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 的 as a possessive marker, and 确 as a rock-solid confirmation. Imagine someone holding a rock and declaring, 'This is indeed true!' which helps you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 的确 with 确定 (quèdìng), which means 'to determine'. 的确 is more informal and used to affirm information, while 确定 is used in more decision-making contexts. It often collocates with phrases like '我觉得' (I think) for added emphasis.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 的确 connects with other words that express certainty and affirmation, such as 确实 (quèshí) and 当然 (dāngrán). Focus on how to use 的确 in both casual conversations and more formal contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, affirming statements with words like 的确 can convey a strong sense of respect for the speaker's opinion, reflecting the importance of harmony in communication. It indicates that you are actively listening and validating the other person's viewpoint.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 的确 in contexts where 确定 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我 的确 确定.' Instead, it should be '我 确定.' Remember that 的确 is for affirmation, not decision-making.
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Grammar Patterns of 的确
的确 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. 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.
wǒ de què fēi cháng xǐ huān zhè lǐ níng jìng yōu yǎ、 、 bù shòu dǎ rǎo de fēn。
I do very much appreciate the quietness and privacy here.
2
的确，她的死是我间接造成的。我不该把她留在那里。
de què， ， tā de sǐ shì wǒ jiān jiē zào chéng。 de 。 wǒ bù gāi bǎ tā liú zài。
Indirectly, I did cause her death. I shouldn'thave left her there.
3
这的确是一套很管用的方案。
zhè de què shì yī tào hěn guǎn yòng de fāng àn。
It is a formula that worked very well indeed.
4
这是一项的确已失去了魅力的游戏。
zhè shì yī xiàng de què yǐ shī qù le mèi lì de yóu xì。
It's a game that has really lost its allure.
5
专家们一致认为这的确是一场精彩绝伦的演出。
zhuān jiā mén yī zhì rèn wéi zhè de què shì yī cháng jīng cǎi jué lún de yǎn chū。
Experts agreed that this was a truly sensational performance.
6
“嗯，”他承认道，“我有时候说话的确有点吐字不清。”
“ “，” ňg ，” tā chéng，“ rèn dào ，“ wǒ yǒu shí hòu shuō huà de què yǒu diǎn tǔ。”
"Well," he conceded, "I do sometimes mumble a bit."
7
至少他们的确有找到工作的机会。
zhì shǎo tā mén de què yǒu zhǎo dào gōng zuò de jī huì。
At least they have a real chance to find work.
8
知道食物所含的营养成分有时的确有帮助。
zhī dào shí wù suǒ hán de yíng yǎng chéng fēn yǒu shí de què yǒu bāng zhù。
It does sometimes help to know the nutritional content of foods.
9
生命起源的确切详情仍是个谜。
shēng mìng qǐ yuán de què qiē xiáng qíng réng shì gè mí。
The precise details of the origins of life remain hidden.
10
她的小提琴, 我是指中提琴, 的确拉得很好.
tā de xiǎo tí qín, , wǒ shì zhǐ zhōng tí, qín , de què lā dé.
She plays the violin, I mean the viola, really well.
Cultural Notes for 的确
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, affirming statements with words like 的确 can convey a strong sense of respect for the speaker's opinion, reflecting the importance of harmony in communication. It indicates that you are actively listening and validating the other person's viewpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions about 的确
Use 的确 when you want to emphasize that something is true or correct, especially when responding to a statement.
Yes, 的确 can be used in both informal and formal writing to affirm statements.
While both mean 'indeed', 的确 is often used in conversations, while 确实 may be more suitable for formal contexts.
