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证实 (zhèng shí) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

证实 (zhèng shí) is a Chinese word: to confirm. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 证实

动 dòng verb

to confirm

这个消息已经被证实了。

zhè ge xiāo xi yǐ jīng bèi zhèng shí le

This news has already been confirmed.

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Word breakdown

证 zhèng — evidence, proof

Words with this character (20)
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实 shí — real, true, actual

Words with this character (48)
  • 1 其实 qí shí — actually HSK 3
    • 其 that; its (demonstrative particle emphasizing what follows)
    • 实 real; true; actual (emphasizes the reality or truth)
    Example

    其实他很聪明。

    qí shí tā hěn cōng ming

    Actually, he is very smart.

  • 2 实在 shí zài — honest; real; reliable HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual, solid
    • 在 reinforces reality/existence, creating 'truly'
    Example

    他是个实在人，从不说谎。

    tā shì gè shí zài rén cóng bù shuō huǎng

    He is an honest person who never tells lies.

  • 3 实际 shí jì — actual, real, practical HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual
    • 际 circumstances, situation
    Example

    我们要了解实际情况。

    wǒ men yào liǎo jiě shí jì qíng kuàng

    We need to understand the actual situation.

  • 4 实际上 shí jì shàng — actually HSK 4
    • 实 real, actual
    • 际 situation, circumstance (combines with 实 to mean 'actual situation')
    • 上 on, upon (forms adverbial suffix meaning 'in terms of')
    Example

    这道题看起来很难，实际上很简单。

    zhè dào tí kàn qǐ lái hěn nán shí jì shàng hěn jiǎn dān

    This problem looks difficult, but actually it's simple.

  • 5 确实 què shí — indeed HSK 4
    • 确 certain, firm
    • 实 real, true
    Example

    这个菜确实很好吃。

    zhè ge cài què shí hěn hǎo chī

    This dish is indeed very delicious.

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  • 6 诚实 chéng shí — honest HSK 4
    • 诚 sincerity, genuineness
    • 实 truth, reality, substance
    Example

    他是一个诚实的人。

    tā shì yí gè chéng shí de rén

    He is an honest person.

  • 7 事实 shì shí — fact HSK 5
    • 事 matter, thing, affair
    • 实 real, actual, true
    Example

    这是一个不可否认的事实。

    zhè shì yí gè bù kě fǒu rèn de shì shí

    This is an undeniable fact.

  • 8 实习 shí xí — to intern HSK 5
    • 实 practical, actual, real
    • 习 to practice, to study, to learn
    Example

    我在一家大公司实习。

    wǒ zài yì jiā dà gōng sī shí xí

    I'm interning at a large company.

  • 9 实力 shí lì — strength HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual, substantial
    • 力 power, strength, force
    Example

    这支球队的实力很强。

    zhè zhī qiú duì de shí lì hěn qiáng

    This team's strength is very strong.

  • 10 实施 shí shī — implement HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real; emphasizes making something concrete
    • 施 carry out, execute, apply
    Example

    政府将实施新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ jiāng shí shī xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government will implement new environmental protection policies.

  • 11 实现 shí xiàn — to realize, to achieve HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual (making something tangible and real)
    • 现 to appear, to manifest (bringing into visible existence)
    Example

    他终于实现了自己的梦想。

    tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng

    He finally realized his dream.

  • 12 实用 shí yòng — practical HSK 5
    • 实 real, actual, solid
    • 用 use, application
    Example

    这个设计很实用。

    zhè ge shè jì hěn shí yòng

    This design is very practical.

  • 13 实行 shí xíng — implement HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real, practical
    • 行 carry out, execute, perform
    Example

    政府决定实行新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ jué dìng shí xíng xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government decided to implement new environmental policies.

  • 14 实践 shí jiàn — practice, put into practice HSK 5
    • 实 actual, real (making something real)
    • 践 carry out, execute (the action of doing)
    Example

    他决心实践自己的承诺。

    tā jué xīn shí jiàn zì jǐ de chéng nuò

    He is determined to put his promises into practice.

  • 15 实验 shí yàn — experiment HSK 5
    • 实 actual, practical, real
    • 验 test, verify, examine
    Example

    我们明天要做一个化学实验。

    wǒ men míng tiān yào zuò yí gè huà xué shí yàn

    We will do a chemistry experiment tomorrow.

  • 16 实验室 shí yàn shì — laboratory HSK 5
    • 实 actual, practical (forms the word 'experiment' with 验)
    • 验 test, examine, verify (forms the word 'experiment' with 实)
    • 室 room, chamber (indicates a physical space)
    Example

    学生们正在实验室做实验。

    xué shēng men zhèng zài shí yàn shì zuò shí yàn

    The students are doing experiments in the laboratory.

  • 17 果实 guǒ shí — fruit HSK 5
    • 果 fruit, result
    • 实 solid, actual, real (emphasizing tangible produce)
    Example

    秋天是收获果实的季节。

    qiū tiān shì shōu huò guǒ shí de jì jié

    Autumn is the season for harvesting fruits.

  • 18 现实 xiàn shí — reality HSK 5
    • 现 present, current
    • 实 real, actual, true
    Example

    我们必须面对现实。

    wǒ men bì xū miàn duì xiàn shí

    We must face reality.

  • 19 真实 zhēn shí — real HSK 5
    • 真 true, genuine
    • 实 actual, solid, concrete
    Example

    这部电影基于真实事件。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng jī yú zhēn shí shì jiàn

    This movie is based on real events.

  • 20 充实 chōng shí — fulfilling, substantial HSK 6
    • 充 to fill, to make full
    • 实 substantial, solid, real
    Example

    这个假期过得很充实。

    zhè ge jià qī guò de hěn chōng shí

    This holiday was very fulfilling.

  • 21 切实 qiè shí — practical, realistic HSK 6
    • 切 close to reality, earnest, fitting
    • 实 real, actual, concrete, solid
    Example

    政府采取了切实措施改善民生。

    zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ le qiè shí cuò shī gǎi shàn mín shēng

    The government took practical measures to improve people's livelihood.

  • 22 实惠 shí huì — affordable, economical, cost-effective HSK 6
    • 实 real, actual, substantial (emphasizing genuine value)
    • 惠 benefit, favor (emphasizing advantage to the buyer)
    Example

    超市里的商品既新鲜又实惠。

    chāo shì lǐ de shāng pǐn jì xīn xiān yòu shí huì

    The products in the supermarket are both fresh and affordable.

  • 23 实时 shí shí — real-time HSK 6
    Example

    这款应用能实时翻译对话。

    zhè kuǎn yìng yòng néng shí shí fān yì duì huà

    This app can translate conversations in real-time.

  • 24 实话 shí huà — truth HSK 6
    • 实 real, true, genuine
    • 话 words, speech
    Example

    说实话，我不太喜欢这个。

    shuō shí huà wǒ bù tài xǐ huan zhè ge

    To tell the truth, I don't really like this.

  • 25 实质 shí zhì — essence HSK 6
    • 实 real, actual, true
    • 质 nature, substance, quality
    Example

    我们需要了解事情的实质。

    wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě shì qing de shí zhì

    We need to understand the essence of the matter.

  • 26 结实 jiē shi — sturdy HSK 6
    • 结 to bind, to tie together
    • 实 solid, substantial
    Example

    这把椅子很结实。

    zhè bǎ yǐ zi hěn jiē shi

    This chair is very sturdy.

  • 27 老实 lǎo shi — honest HSK 6
    • 老 solid/steady (character)
    • 实 true/genuine
    Example

    他是个老实人。

    tā shì gè lǎo shi rén

    He is an honest person.

  • 28 踏实 tā shi — down-to-earth HSK 6
    • 踏 to step firmly
    • 实 solid
    Example

    这孩子做事很踏实。

    zhè hái zi zuò shì hěn tā shi

    This child does things reliably.

  • 29 务实 wù shí — pragmatic HSK 7
    • 务 devote oneself to, attend to
    • 实 reality, practical matters, substance
    Example

    他做事很务实，从不好高骛远。

    tā zuò shì hěn wù shí cóng bù hào gāo wù yuǎn

    He is very pragmatic in his work and never aims too high.

  • 30 名副其实 míng fù qí shí — worthy of the name HSK 7
    • 名 name, reputation
    • 副 match, correspond to
    • 其 its, that
    • 实 reality, truth
    Example

    他是名副其实的专家。

    tā shì míng fù qí shí de zhuān jiā

    He is a true expert.

  • 31 坚实 jiān shí — solid HSK 7
    • 坚 firm, strong, hard
    • 实 solid, substantial, dense
    Example

    我们需要打下坚实的基础。

    wǒ men xū yào dǎ xià jiān shí de jī chǔ

    We need to lay a solid foundation.

  • 32 夯实 hāng shí — to consolidate; to strengthen HSK 7
    • 夯 to ram, to tamp (the action of pounding to make solid)
    • 实 solid, firm (the resulting state of being consolidated)
    Example

    我们要夯实基础，才能取得成功。

    wǒ men yào hāng shí jī chǔ cái néng qǔ dé chéng gōng

    We must consolidate the foundation to achieve success.

  • 33 如实 rú shí — truthfully, according to the facts HSK 7
    • 如 according to, in accordance with
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    他如实地向警察报告了事情的经过。

    tā rú shí de xiàng jǐng chá bào gào le shì qing de jīng guò

    He truthfully reported the course of events to the police.

  • 34 实事求是 shí shì qiú shì — seek truth from facts HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual
    • 事 matters, facts
    • 求 seek, pursue
    • 是 truth, what is correct
    Example

    他一向实事求是，从不夸大其词。

    tā yī xiàng shí shì qiú shì cóng bù kuā dà qí cí

    He always seeks truth from facts and never exaggerates.

  • 35 实体 shí tǐ — entity HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, concrete
    • 体 body, form, entity
    Example

    虚拟世界和实体世界有很大区别。

    xū nǐ shì jiè hé shí tǐ shì jiè yǒu hěn dà qū bié

    There is a big difference between the virtual world and the physical world.

  • 36 实况 shí kuàng — live broadcast HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual (indicates real-time/live nature)
    • 况 situation, condition (refers to the live state/circumstances)
    Example

    这场足球比赛将进行实况转播。

    zhè chǎng zú qiú bǐ sài jiāng jìn xíng shí kuàng zhuǎn bō

    This football match will be broadcast live.

  • 37 实地 shí dì — on-site HSK 7
    • 实 actual, real, concrete
    • 地 place, site, location
    Example

    我们需要实地考察这个项目。

    wǒ men xū yào shí dì kǎo chá zhè ge xiàng mù

    We need to conduct an on-site inspection of this project.

  • 38 实物 shí wù — physical object HSK 7
    • 实 real, actual, tangible
    • 物 object, thing, item
    Example

    这个博物馆展示了很多历史实物。

    zhè ge bó wù guǎn zhǎn shì le hěn duō lì shǐ shí wù

    This museum displays many historical physical objects.

  • 39 实话实说 shí huà shí shuō — speak frankly HSK 7
    • 实 true, honest, real
    • 话 words, speech
    • 实 true, honest, real (reinforcing)
    • 说 speak, say, tell
    Example

    实话实说，我觉得你的想法很好。

    shí huà shí shuō wǒ jué de nǐ de xiǎng fǎ hěn hǎo

    To be frank, I think your idea is very good.

  • 40 忠实 zhōng shí — loyal, faithful HSK 7
    • 忠 loyal, devoted (to a person or cause)
    • 实 genuine, true, sincere (emphasizing authenticity)
    Example

    这只狗对主人非常忠实。

    zhè zhī gǒu duì zhǔ rén fēi cháng zhōng shí

    This dog is very loyal to its owner.

  • 41 扎实 zhā shi — solid; substantial; sound HSK 7
    • 扎 to bind firmly; secure
    • 实 solid; substantial
    Example

    他的基础很扎实。

    tā de jī chǔ hěn zhā shi

    His foundation is very solid.

  • 42 朴实 pǔ shí — unpretentious HSK 7
    • 朴 simple, plain, unadorned
    • 实 honest, sincere, genuine
    Example

    他是一个朴实的农民。

    tā shì yí gè pǔ shí de nóng mín

    He is an unpretentious farmer.

  • 43 核实 hé shí — verify HSK 7
    • 核 examine carefully, check thoroughly
    • 实 truth, reality, facts
    Example

    我们需要核实这些信息的真实性。

    wǒ men xū yào hé shí zhè xiē xìn xī de zhēn shí xìng

    We need to verify the authenticity of this information.

  • 44 着实 zhuó shí — really HSK 7
    • 着 firmly, truly (emphasizing authenticity)
    • 实 real, actual (reinforcing genuineness)
    Example

    这道题着实很难。

    zhè dào tí zhuó shí hěn nán

    This problem is really difficult.

  • 45 纪实 jì shí — to document, to record facts HSK 7
    • 纪 to record, to chronicle
    • 实 reality, facts, truth
    Example

    记者用镜头纪实了灾区的真实情况。

    jì zhě yòng jìng tóu jì shí le zāi qū de zhēn shí qíng kuàng

    The journalist used the camera to document the real situation in the disaster area.

  • 46 脚踏实地 jiǎo tà shí dì — down-to-earth, realistic and practical HSK 7
    • 脚 foot/leg - represents one's physical foundation
    • 踏 step/tread - the action of stepping firmly
    • 实 solid/real - emphasizes stability and reality
    • 地 ground/earth - the foundation one stands on
    Example

    他做事脚踏实地，从不好高骛远。

    tā zuò shì jiǎo tà shí dì cóng bù hào gāo wù yuǎn

    He does things in a down-to-earth manner and never aims unrealistically high.

  • 47 落实 luò shí — implement HSK 7
    • 落 to bring down, to settle into place
    • 实 real, concrete, actual
    Example

    政府必须落实新政策。

    zhèng fǔ bì xū luò shí xīn zhèng cè

    The government must implement the new policy.

  • 48 软实力 ruǎn shí lì — soft power HSK 7
    • 软 soft, flexible (as opposed to hard/coercive)
    • 实 real, actual (forms compound meaning 'strength/power')
    • 力 power, strength, force
    Example

    中国通过文化交流增强软实力。

    Zhōng guó tōng guò wén huà jiāo liú zēng qiáng ruǎn shí lì

    China enhances its soft power through cultural exchange.

Structure & writing
1 证 zhèng — to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts

证 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
1.2 正 zhèng — straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted)
Xpinyin
正 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 4
整 zhěng whole; complete; entire (opposite of '零') 证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts
HSK 5
征 zhēng to travel a long distance (often of troops on campaign) 政 zhèng politics; affairs of state
HSK 6
歪 wāi not straight; crooked; tilted (opposite of 'straight') 症 zhèng disease; illness

Stroke order

2 实 shí — solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚")

实 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 宀 mián — roof/house radical, shelter
宀 is a component in 48 characters
HSK 1
字 zì written character; word 它 tā third-person pronoun for non-human things; it 宜 yí suitable, appropriate 客 kè guest; visitor (opposite of 主) 家 jiā family; household as a social unit based on marriage and kinship
HSK 2
完 wán complete; whole; intact 室 shì room; chamber
HSK 3
安 ān safe, secure; opposite of '危' 定 dìng calm; stable 实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚") 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 容 róng to contain; to hold; to have capacity for
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宾 bīn guest (opposite of "主" host) 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
寄 jì to entrust; to place one's trust in 富 fù wealthy; rich in resources (opposite of "贫" and "穷") 察 chá to observe closely; to investigate; to examine
HSK 5
守 shǒu to defend, guard (opposite of 攻) 宝 bǎo treasure; precious thing 宠 chǒng to dote on; to indulge with excessive affection (often from a superior to an inferior) 宣 xuān to announce publicly; to spread, disseminate 宽 kuān wide; broad (opposite of narrow)
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宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 寓 yù to reside temporarily; to lodge
HSK 6
宅 zhái residence; dwelling 宏 hóng grand; vast 官 guān government or military official of a certain rank 审 shěn detailed; thorough 宫 gōng palace (residence of emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.)
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宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together 宵 xiāo night 寂 jì quiet, silent 寞 mò quiet and desolate; lonely 灾 zāi disaster caused by nature or human activity 牢 láo (lit.) pen or enclosure for livestock or wild animals
HSK 7
奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 宁 níng peaceful; tranquil 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building 宗 zōng ancestor 宙 zhòu all time; eternity (past and present)
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宪 xiàn (lit.) laws and decrees 宰 zǎi to oversee; to preside over 寐 mèi (lit.) to fall asleep; to sleep 寝 qǐn to sleep 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman) 寥 liáo sparse; few 穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile
2.2 头 tóu — head (of a person or animal)
Xpinyin
头 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 1
买 mǎi to buy; to purchase (opposite of 卖)
HSK 3
实 shí solid, filled completely with no gaps (opposite of "虚")

Stroke order