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其实 (qíshí) — how to say "actually" in Chinese
其实
Actually
Character composition
其
his, that
实
real, fact
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Examples
他看起来很忙，其实已经把工作都做完了。
He looks very busy, but actually he has already finished all the work.
其实我不太喜欢甜的。
Actually, I don't really like sweet things.
Mnemonic
[qíshí-] Kishi 🦉 lands on a stage during a magic show, unveiling a card with 其实 "ACTUALLY" written on it. The crowd gasps as Kishi hoots, "其 His 实 facts are real!" Everyone is mesmerized by his magical wisdom.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "actually" in Chinese?
"actually" in Chinese is 其实 (qíshí).
What does 其实 mean in English?
其实 (qíshí) means "Actually".
How is 其实 pronounced?
It is pronounced qíshí (written as qishi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "actually" in Chinese characters?
It is written 其实.
What HSK level is 其实?
其实 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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