Chinese words · HSK 4

实际

shíjìTraditional 實際

in fact; actually (as in 实际上)

Every meaning

shíjì

  1. in fact; actually (as in 实际上)
  2. actual; real; realistic
  3. reality; practice

In a sentence

  • 你的想法不太符合实际。

    Your idea doesn't quite fit reality.

  • 实际的价格比网上贵一点。

    The actual price is a bit higher than online.

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Its characters

  • 实shíreal; true
  • 际jìborder; edge (as in 边际)

Words with 实

Words with 际

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).