Chinese phrase
事实上〜 shì shí shàng 〜
Meaning
in fact ___
When to use it
In fact adds a true point or corrects an earlier idea. It often introduces information that may differ from an earlier suggestion, in a clear, matter-of-fact tone.
Example dialogue
这项业务能暂停吗？ zhè xiàng yè wù néng zàn tíng ma
Can this business be put on hold?
事实上，订单还在增加。 shì shí shàng dìng dān hái zài zēng jiā
In fact, orders are still increasing.