其实 qíshí
actually / in fact
其实 (qíshí) means "actually / in fact" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 其实
复杂
fùzá
complicated
热情
rèqíng
warm; enthusiastic
减肥
jiǎnféi
to lose weight
味道
wèidào
taste; flavor
Frequently asked questions
What does 其实 (qíshí) mean in Chinese?
其实 (qíshí) means "actually / in fact" in Chinese. 其实 (qíshí) means "actually / in fact" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 其实 in a sentence?
Use 其实 (qíshí) the way you would use "actually / in fact" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 其实?
Common words that pair with 其实 include 复杂, 热情. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 其实 (qíshí) and 觉得 (juéde)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 其实 means "actually / in fact"; 觉得 means "feel / think". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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