Chinese word

扎实

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhā shí

Meaning

  • adjectivesolid

Example

他的中文基础很扎实。tā de zhōng wén jī chǔ hěn zhā shí

His foundation in Chinese is solid.

Illustration for 扎实 (solid)

More examples

他做事很扎实，从不马虎。tā zuò shì hěn zhā shí cóng bù má hǔ

He works carefully and steadily, and is never careless.

Core concept

Something that holds together under pressure because its material, foundation, or underlying ability is strong and substantial.

Common phrases

  • 扎实的基础zhā shí de jī chǔ

    solid foundation

  • 扎实的基本功zhā shí de jī běn gōng

    solid fundamentals

Similar words

踏实tā shí: Calm and practical, carrying out work steadily and carefully.
结实jiē shí: Physically sturdy and unlikely to break, whether describing an object or a body.
坚实jiān shí: Solidly formed and dependable because its structure or contents are firm and substantial.
牢固láo gù: Held securely in place so that it does not move easily.

Definition in Chinese

结实可靠、有实在内容或扎实基础的，既可形容事物的材料和结构，也可形容人的本领或工作态度。jiē shí kě kào yǒu shí zài nèi róng huò zhā shí jī chǔ de jì kě xíng róng shì wù de cái liào hé jié gòu yě kě xíng róng rén de bén lǐng huò gōng zuò tài dù

Word origin

The compound combines 扎 (zhā, "fasten") + 实 (shí, "substantial"), linking firm attachment with real substance.

Usage tips

  • English often uses different adjectives for a structure, a skill, and a work habit, while this Chinese adjective can evaluate all three with one consistent idea of dependable quality.

Other meanings

  • reliableadjective
  • steadyadjective

Opposites

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