Writing
着实 (zhuó shí) — how to say "really" in Chinese
着实
Really, truly
adverb
Character composition
着
to touch, to experience
实
real, true
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
Collocations
着实令人惊讶
zhuó shí lìng rén jīng yà
truly surprising
Examples
他的表现着实让人惊讶。
His performance truly surprised people.
这着实很难。
This is really difficult.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "really" in Chinese?
"really" in Chinese is 着实 (zhuó shí).
What does 着实 mean in English?
着实 (zhuó shí) means "Really, truly".
How is 着实 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhuó shí (written as zhuo shi, zhuoshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "really" in Chinese characters?
It is written 着实: 着 has 11 strokes, 实 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 着实?
着实 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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