实 Stroke Order — How to Write 实
实 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
实 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 宀 + 5 more strokes
实 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shí
Meanings of 实 in Chinese
1
shí实
To be full, solid, or substantial; referring to something being filled, real, or enriched, as in 'solid core' (实心) or 'to enrich/fulfill' (充实).
她觉得最近的生活过得很充实。
She feels her recent life has been very fulfilling.
Actual, real, or true; to be practical and realistic.
我们应该实事求是地分析问题。
We should analyze problems realistically and based on facts.
Fruit of a plant; to bear fruit.
这棵树每年都会结出丰硕的果实。
This tree bears abundant fruit every year.
Abundant; prosperous; wealthy (often used in compounds like '殷实' meaning prosperous or '富实' meaning rich)
他们家的生活一直很殷实。
Their family's life has always been quite prosperous.
Common Words and Phrases with 实
1
Be reimbursed for what one spends.
公司规定，员工出差的交通费和住宿费可以实报实销
The company policy states that employees' travel and accommodation expenses can be reimbursed based on actual costs.
2
Actual measurement or on-site testing.
这款手机的电池续航，经过实测，确实达到了宣传的标准。
After actual measurement, this phone's battery life indeed met the advertised standard.
3
Honest and sincere; trustworthy.
他为人非常实诚，对待朋友总是真心实意，从不耍花招。
He is a very sincere and straightforward person, always genuine with his friends and never plays tricks.
4
A notional word or full word, referring to a word with a concrete meaning that conveys a thought or image, such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
名词、动词、形容词和副词都属于实词，它们在句子中通常有具体的意义并能独立成句。
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs all belong to content words; they usually have specific meanings in a sentence and can stand alone.
5
solid and truthful, real and concrete
他们公司提供的是实打实产品，质量有保证。
Their company offers genuine products, and the quality is guaranteed.
6
live ammunition
部队在安全区域内进行了实弹演习，以提高作战能力。
The troops conducted a live-fire exercise in a safe zone to improve their combat capabilities.
7
On-site, in the field, or practically.
为了更好地了解项目进展，团队成员决定实地考察施工现场
To better understand the project's progress, the team members decided to conduct an on-site investigation of the construction site.
8
Solidity, the ratio of the projected area of a rotor blade to the area swept by the blade during rotation.
旋翼机的性能受到叶片实度的显著影响，因此在设计时需要精确计算
The performance of a rotorcraft is significantly affected by the blade solidity, requiring precise calculations during design.
9
Refers to actual cash expenditure; out-of-pocket.
购买这件商品时，除了优惠券抵扣的金额，我还需要实付200元。
When purchasing this item, in addition to the amount deducted by the coupon, I still need to make an actual payment of 200 yuan.
10
to do solid work; to work energetically and practically
我们应该少说空话，多做实干，才能取得真正的进步。
We should talk less and take more solid action to achieve real progress.
11
True and genuine feelings or thoughts; a sense of reality.
她的文字充满了实感，读起来让人觉得非常真切。
Her writing is full of authentic feelings, making it feel very real and vivid to read.
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13
To speak the truth directly and frankly; to tell it like it is.
如果你对我的建议有任何疑虑，请实话实说，我不会生气的
If you have any doubts about my suggestion, please speak frankly; I won't get angry.
14
Material benefit or practical advantages; cost-effective; good value for money.
这家超市的商品种类多，价格也实惠，很受附近居民欢迎。
This supermarket offers a wide variety of goods at affordable prices, making it very popular among nearby residents.
15
real disaster or actual calamity
如果不好好规划，这场投资可能会带来实祸。
If not properly planned, this investment could lead to significant harm.
16
actual achievements or results; tangible performance
这家公司通过不懈努力，取得了令人瞩目的实绩
Through unremitting efforts, this company has achieved remarkable results.
More words with 实
- chéng诚shí实Honesty, Honest
- jiān坚shí实Firm, solid, and strong.
- hāng夯shí实to tamp; to ram solid
- xiáng翔shí实Detailed, full, and accurate.
- yīn殷shí实Affluent, Prosperous
- zhèng证shí实confirm, verify
- zhōng忠shí实faithful, loyal
- dǔ笃shí实honest, sincere, and solid
- dūn敦shí实Stocky, Sturdy
- féi肥shí实plump, sturdy
- jù据shí实truthfully, factually
- pǔ朴shí实Simple, honest, and unpretentious.
- qiàn芡shí实Fox nut, Gorgon fruit
- shǐ史shí实historical facts
- tā塌shí实dependable, reliable
- tā踏shi实Down-to-earth, Reliable
- tuǒ妥shí实proper or true
- wěi委shí实indeed; really
- wù务shí实pragmatic, practical
- xiáng详shí实Detailed, Comprehensive
Idioms with 实
- shí实bù不xiāng相mán瞒To be honest with you
- shí实shí实zài在zài在genuine, practical, and realistic
- shí实shì事qiú求shì是seek truth from facts
- shí实xīn心shí实yì意truly sincere and earnest
- shí实zhì至míng名guī归fame follows merit
- ǎi矮ǎi矮shí实shí实short and sturdy
- bì避shí实jī击xū虚avoid the strong, attack the weak
- bì避shí实jiù就xū虚avoid strengths, attack weaknesses
- bù不qiè切shí实jì际unrealistic or impractical
- bù不shí实zhī之cí词untrue or unsubstantiated statements
- chá查wú无shí实jù据no concrete evidence found
- chéng诚xīn心shí实yì意with utmost sincerity and earnestness
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Open the tool →Questions about 实
What does 实 mean in Chinese?
实 (shí) means “Actual, real, or true” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 实?
实 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 实 have?
实 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 实?
实 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 实?
The radical of 实 is 宀.