注重实效

You can use it as a verb phrase or an adjective. If you are describing a person, you might say they are a 注重实效 type of leader. In a meeting, you can suggest that the team needs to 注重实效 instead of debating theory. It functions like a badge of honor for people who are efficient and grounded. It’s like telling someone, 'Let’s keep our feet on the ground.'

Use it when you want to sound professional yet grounded. It’s perfect for business meetings when a project is getting too complicated. Use it when giving advice to a friend who is overthinking a simple problem. It also works well in self-introductions or resumes to show you are a 'doer.' If you're at a restaurant and the menu is too complex, you might jokingly say you prefer a place that 注重实效—just give me good food!

Avoid using it in highly romantic or purely emotional settings. Telling your partner to 注重实效 during a heartfelt anniversary dinner might make you sound like a cold robot. It’s also not great for purely artistic or abstract discussions where the 'process' is more important than the 'result.' Don't use it if you're trying to be poetic or whimsical.

Chinese culture has a long history of valuing pragmatism, often summarized by the philosophy of 'seeking truth from facts.' In the late 20th century, this mindset became a national pillar during China's economic reform. It reflects a societal shift away from ideology toward whatever actually improves people's lives. It’s deeply tied to the idea of being 'down-to-earth' (接地气).

You might hear 务实 (wùshí), which is a shorter, more common way to say 'pragmatic.' Another one is 讲求实效, which is almost identical but feels a bit more formal. If you want to be more casual, you can just say 看结果 (look at the result). But 注重实效 remains the gold standard for describing a professional, results-oriented mindset.