实现

• Pinyin: shí xiàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 实 = 宀 (roof) + simplified lower component, meaning 'solid/real'; 现 = 王 (jade) + 见 (see), meaning 'to appear/manifest'

Meaning

To realise; to achieve. To make something planned or hoped for become reality.

Used for achieving goals, dreams, wishes, and plans. The subject can be a person who achieves something, or the dream/goal itself that comes true. Common collocations include 实现梦想 (realise a dream), 实现目标 (achieve a goal), and 实现愿望 (fulfil a wish).

Examples

1. 他终于实现了自己的梦想。 He finally realised his dream.
2. 我们要努力实现这个目标。 We must work hard to achieve this goal.
3. 你的愿望一定会实现。 Your wish will definitely come true.

Usage Guide

Context: goals, aspirations, planning

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 她实现了去中国留学的梦想。(She realised her dream of studying abroad in China.)
• 只要努力，就能实现目标。(As long as you work hard, you can achieve your goals.)

Don't Say

• 不要说'实现了一个错误' (Don't say 实现了一个错误 — 实现 is only used for positive achievements like dreams and goals; for mistakes, use 犯了 or 出现了)

Origin & History

实 (shí, real/solid) + 现 (xiàn, to appear/manifest). Literally 'to make real and visible,' meaning to turn plans into reality.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal