How common it is
实在 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say shízài slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
实在表示真正地，也表示非常。
shí zài biǎo shì zhēn zhèng dì， yě biǎo shì fēi cháng。
Really can mean truly, and also very.
Context note
实在常用于口语和强调。
shí zài cháng yòng yú kǒu yǔ hé qiáng diào。
Really is often used in spoken language and emphasis.
5 examples
我实在太累了。
wǒ shí zài tài lèi le。
I am really too tired.
这个办法实在不错。
zhè ge bàn fǎ shí zài bú cuò。
This method is really good.
他实在很忙。
tā shí zài hěn máng。
He is really very busy.
实在没办法了。
shí zài méi bàn fǎ le。
There really is no way now.
她实在不想去。
tā shí zài bù xiǎng qù。
She really does not want to go.
5 mini stories
今天实在太热了。
jīn tiān shí zài tài rè le。
It is really too hot today.
他实在想不出来答案。
tā shí zài xiǎng bù chū lái dá àn。
He really could not think of the answer.
这个菜实在好吃。
zhè ge cài shí zài hǎo chī。
This dish is really tasty.
我实在不明白这句话。
wǒ shí zài bù míng bái zhè jù huà。
I really do not understand this sentence.
她实在太认真了。
tā shí zài tài rèn zhēn le。
She is really very serious.