Writing
实在 (shízài) — how to say "real" in Chinese
实在
Real, truly
adjective · adverb
Character composition
实
real, genuine
在
to exist, to be present
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
实在人
shízài rén
honest person
实在不行
shízài bùxíng
really not work
Examples
这家小饭馆的菜虽然看起来普通，但是味道实在太好了，价格也很便宜，所以客人总是很多。
Although the dishes in this small restaurant look ordinary, the taste is truly excellent, and the prices are cheap, so there are always many customers.
他实在太好了。
He is truly very good.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "real" in Chinese?
"real" in Chinese is 实在 (shízài).
实在 meaning in English
实在 (shízài) means "Real, truly".
How is 实在 pronounced?
It is pronounced shízài (written as shizai). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "real" in Chinese characters?
It is written 实在: 实 has 8 strokes, 在 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 实在?
实在 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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