Writing
现实 (xiànshí) — how to say "reality" in Chinese
现实
Reality; actuality; real, actual
noun · adjective
Character composition
现
current, present
实
real, fruit
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
Collocations
面对现实
miàn duì xiàn shí
face reality
现实问题
xiàn shí wèn tí
practical problem
现实生活
xiàn shí shēng huó
real life
Examples
虽然理想很美好，但我们也要学会在现实中脚踏实地，一步步前进。
Although ideals are beautiful, we must also learn to be down-to-earth in reality and move forward step by step.
面对现实。
Face reality.
Frequently asked questions
Reality meaning in Chinese
"reality" in Chinese is 现实 (xiànshí).
现实 meaning English
现实 (xiànshí) means "Reality; actuality; real, actual".
How is 现实 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiànshí (written as xianshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "reality" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现实: 现 has 8 strokes, 实 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 现实?
现实 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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