实事求是

shíshì-qiúshì

to seek truth from facts; to be realistic

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 實事求是
Dictionary entry

lit. to seek truth from facts (idiom); fig. to be practical and realistic

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实
事
求
是

See it in sentences

我们要实事求是。

Wǒmen yào shíshì-qiúshì.

English

We must seek truth from facts.

实事求是难不难？

Shíshì-qiúshì nán bù nán?

English

Is being practical and realistic hard?

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实
事
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