事实

• 拼音: shì shí
• 汉字拆解: 事 = pictograph of a hand holding a writing instrument; 实 = 宀 (roof) + 头 (head), meaning solid or real under a roof

含义

Fact; reality. Refers to something that has actually happened or is objectively true.

Used to state or emphasise objective truths. Common in arguments, academic writing, and news reporting. Often paired with 证明 (prove) or 说明 (show). The phrase 事实上 (in fact) is a very common discourse marker.

例句

1. 事实证明他的方法是正确的。
2. 我们应该尊重事实，不要说假话。
3. 这些事实说明了问题的严重性。

用法指南

语境: academic, debate, news

语气: assertive

正确说法

• 事实很清楚，不需要再解释了。(The facts are clear; no further explanation is needed.)
• 你不能忽视这些事实。(You can't ignore these facts.)

错误说法

• 我觉得这是一个事实。(Avoid using 觉得 (I think) with 事实 — facts are objective, not opinions. Say 这是事实 directly.)

起源与历史

事 means 'matter' and 实 means 'solid' or 'real'. Together they convey the idea of matters that are real and verifiable.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal