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“fact” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì shí

Example

我们必须面对事实。wǒ men bì xū miàn duì shì shí

We must face the facts.

Illustration for 事实 (fact)

How to say “fact” in Chinese

“Fact” in Chinese is 事实 (shì shí).

Something that can be checked against the world rather than existing only in the mind.

Full entry for 事实: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 事实

媒体报道应该根据事实。méi tǐ bào dào yīng gāi gēn jù shì shí

Media reports should be based on facts.

Tips for using 事实

  • Chinese uses this word when a discussion turns from personal views to information that can be confirmed, a distinction that helps separate evidence from opinion.

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