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实事求是

HSK 7-9

shíshì-qiúshì

seek truth from facts; be pragmatic and factual

Alternative translations

  • avoir le sens pratique
  • être réaliste

Explanation

fig. to be practical and realistic

Examples

我们做事要实事求是。

wǒmen zuòshì yào shíshì-qiúshì

We should do things according to facts.

他总是根据实际情况来制定计划。

tā zǒngshì jùdé qíjīng chángqǐ lái dìngzhì huànyìne

He always makes plans based on actual circumstances.