實 (shí) - Real, true, solid, substantial & fruit, seed

實Tone 2

shí ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

實 · shí

Real, true, solid, substantial;

fruit, seed;

to fill;

reality, fact;

wealth, property.

Real, true, solid, substantialfruit, seedto fill

Usage highlights

RealityHonestFruitSubstantialActual situationPractical

Synonyms

  • 真— true, genuine
  • 實質— substantial, essential
  • 確實— certain, reliable

Antonyms

  • 虛— empty, false, unreal
  • 假— fake, artificial
  • 空— empty, hollow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a real diamond (實鑽石).
  • The fruit is ripe (果實成熟).
  • He is an honest person (誠實的人).
  • We need to face reality (面對現實).
  • The company achieved substantial profits (實現盈利).

Collocations

  • Reality(現實)
  • Honest(誠實)
  • Fruit(果實)
  • Substantial(充實)
  • Actual situation(實情)
  • Practical(實用)

Idioms

  • Truthful words and substantial deeds(言實行果)
  • Name matches the reality(名實相符)
  • Seek truth from facts(實事求是)
  • Substantial achievements(實績斐然)
  • Firm and reliable(踏實可靠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian philosophy, '實' represents the importance of substance over appearance.
  • Traditionally associated with agricultural abundance and material prosperity.
  • In Chinese naming, it conveys values of honesty, reliability, and substance.

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