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reality

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xian4shi2 • xiànshí

Meaning


Primary

reality

Alternatives

real life, present reality, actuality

Mnemonic


现实 Reality is the 实 reality of the 现 present, rather than what you imagine.

Usage


我们 必须 面对 现实。

We must face reality.

梦想 不 等于 现实。

Dreams are not the same as reality.

这 部 小说 反映 了 现实。

This novel reflects reality.