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切实 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
切实qièshífeasibleHSK 6, ad, rank #17993, Hard
切实qièshíearnestlyHSK 6, ad, rank #17993, Hard
切实qièshíconscientiouslyHSK 6, ad, rank #17993, Hard
切实qièshírealisticHSK 6, ad, rank #17993, Hard
切实qièshípracticalHSK 6, ad, rank #17993, Hard
qièshí(qie4shi2) T4
  1. 1feasible
  2. 2earnestly
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March 24, 2026
切实(切實)qièshí(qie4shi2)

切实 (qiè shí) describes something that is realistic, practical, and feasible. It is often used in contexts where actions or proposals are expected to be carried out earnestly and with a sense of responsibility. This term is commonly found in discussions about policies, plans, or suggestions that require tangible implementation.

Frequency#17993DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the emphasis on practical and feasible solutions reflects a collective mindset that values harmony and effective results. This is particularly evident in governmental policies aimed at improving society and the economy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef (切) cutting (切) a solid block of meat (实) with precision. This image of a chef taking practical steps to prepare a meal helps you remember that 切实 is about cutting through the fluff to get to what is realistic and actionable.

Meanings of 切实

qièshí(qie4shi2)
1feasible
2earnestly
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About 切实

切实Simplified
切實Traditional
Strokes
Radical
副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
#17993Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 切实

Quick Contrast

实际 (shíjì) vs 切实 (qièshí): 选择切实强调行动的可行性和责任感,而实际则更侧重于事物的真实状态或存在。

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a chef (切) cutting (切) a solid block of meat (实) with precision. This image of a chef taking practical steps to prepare a meal helps you remember that 切实 is about cutting through the fluff to get to what is realistic and actionable.

Usage Notes

切实 is often used in formal contexts, such as in government or business settings, to emphasize the importance of practicality. Common collocations include 切实可行 (feasible) and 切实措施 (practical measures). Be cautious of tone errors; the second character, 实, should be pronounced with a rising tone, while the first character, 切, is pronounced with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 切实 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to practicality and reality in Chinese. Focus on using it in conjunction with other formal terms to enhance your fluency and comprehension in serious discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the emphasis on practical and feasible solutions reflects a collective mindset that values harmony and effective results. This is particularly evident in governmental policies aimed at improving society and the economy.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 切实 with similar sounding words like 切身 (qiè shēn), which means personal or relevant. For example, saying '切身的措施' instead of '切实的措施' is incorrect; you should use 切实 here to convey practicality.

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Component Characters

qiēto cut
HSK 54 strokes
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shíreal
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Grammar Patterns of 切实

切实 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 5 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.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

这恰恰说明了她变得多么不____际。

This just shows how divorced from reality she's become.

Example Sentences for 切实 (1)

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这恰恰说明了她变得多么不切实际。

zhè qià qià shuō míng le tā biàn dé duō mó bù qiē shí jì。

This just shows how divorced from reality she's become.

Cultural Notes for 切实

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the emphasis on practical and feasible solutions reflects a collective mindset that values harmony and effective results. This is particularly evident in governmental policies aimed at improving society and the economy.

Frequently Asked Questions about 切实

You can say, '我们需要采取切实的措施来解决这个问题。' (We need to take practical measures to solve this problem.)