Grammar Point:
The word 确实 quèshí in Chinese is an adverb that means “indeed” or “truly.” It is often used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement.
Structure
S + 确实 quèshí + Statement
他確實很聰明他确实很聪明
He is indeed very intelligent.
我確實不喜歡他我确实不喜欢他
I truly do not like him.
我確實沒收到你的錢我确实没收到你的钱
I indeed did not receive your money.
確實有這件事确实有这件事
There is indeed such a thing.
你確實不應該這麼做你确实不应该这么做
You really should not do that.
蟑螂確實怕肥皂蟑螂确实怕肥皂
Cockroaches do indeed fear soap.
FYI
Cockroaches, like many insects, have a waxy outer layer on their exoskeleton that helps prevent them from losing water. Soap, which is a surfactant, can disrupt this waxy layer and make it difficult for cockroaches to retain moisture. When soap comes into contact with a cockroach, it can interfere with their ability to regulate water, leading to dehydration. This is why cockroaches may avoid or be repelled by soap. So, the next time you spot these critters in your kitchen, you can play a little prank on them with some soapy water. It’s like their kryptonite! 🦸♂️🪳😄
As a Short Response
It can also be used as a simple response to confirm the truth of something someone else has said.
A:今天天氣也太熱了吧今天天气也太热了吧
The weather is so hot today, isn’t it?
B:確實确实
Indeed.
A:北京的空氣真糟,我都看不見了北京的空气真糟,我都看不见了
The air in Beijing is really terrible; I can’t even see.
B:確實确实
Indeed.
Common Phrase
确实如此 quèshí rúcǐ
It is an expression that can be translated to English as “Indeed it is so” or “It is true.” It is used to confirm or agree with a statement or situation that has been presented. It’s a formal expression for 确实 quèshí.
A:他的工作非常辛苦他的工作非常辛苦
His job is very demanding
B: 確實如此确实如此
Indeed it is so.
A:聽說珍珠奶茶是從台灣來的?听说珍珠奶茶是从台湾来的?
Is it true that bubble milk tea comes from Taiwan?
B: 確實如此确实如此
It is true.
Practice
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✔️ This website can indeed help you learn Chinese.
這個網站確實能幫助你學習中文这个网站确实能帮助你学习中文
✔️ We indeed got divorced.
我們確實離婚了我们确实离婚了
✔️ The coffee you brewed is indeed delicious.
你泡的咖啡確實好喝你辔的咖啡确实好喝
- “Indeed” in Chinese 2 – 的确 díquè (HSK 4)
- “Indeed” in Chinese 3 – 倒是 dàoshì (HSK 5)
- “Indeed” in Chinese 4 – 可 kě (HSK 5)