事实
Something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists.
Examples
3 of 5我们必须尊重事实。
We must respect the facts.
这篇文章列举了很多事实来支持论点。
This article lists many facts to support its argument.
事实上，我并不同意你的看法。
As a matter of fact, I don't agree with you.
Word Family
Memory Tip
事 (matter) + 实 (real). A real matter.
Quick Quiz
虽然他解释了很多，但___并非如此。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 事实
Examples
我们必须尊重事实。
everydayWe must respect the facts.
这篇文章列举了很多事实来支持论点。
formalThis article lists many facts to support its argument.
事实上，我并不同意你的看法。
informalAs a matter of fact, I don't agree with you.
科学研究应当基于客观事实。
academicScientific research should be based on objective facts.
公司必须面对销售额下降的事实。
businessThe company must face the fact that sales are declining.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
事实上
in fact / actually
事实胜于雄辩
facts speak louder than words
扭曲事实
distort the facts
Often Confused With
事实 refers to a specific piece of information that is true, while 实际 refers to the general reality or practicality.
Usage Notes
Essential for establishing evidence in academic arguments. '事实上' is a very common transition phrase.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use '事实' when they mean '事情' (general matter/thing).
Memory Tip
事 (matter) + 实 (real). A real matter.
Word Origin
From '事' (matter/thing) and '实' (solid/true/real).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
虽然他解释了很多，但___并非如此。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 事实
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
宣称
B1To state something publicly or officially, often without providing proof yet; to claim or assert.
优异
B1Extremely good; outstanding; far above average in quality or performance.
核实
B1To check and confirm the accuracy or truth of information, facts, or data, often through investigation or comparison with reliable sources.
反差
B1A striking difference between two things when they are compared or placed together. It is often used to highlight differences in quality, appearance, or statistics.
未必
B1Not necessarily or not likely. It is an essential hedging word in academic writing to express uncertainty or to avoid making absolute statements.
不可或缺
B1Indispensable or absolutely necessary. It is used to emphasize that something is a vital component of a system or process.
众所周知
B1As is well known or widely known. It is used to introduce a general fact that provides context for a more specific argument.
与其
B1Rather than. It is used in the pattern '与其...不如...' to compare two choices and express a preference for the second one.
不可否认
B1Undeniable. It is used to introduce a point that is so obvious or well-supported that it cannot be argued against.
基于
B1Based on or according to. It is used to indicate the foundation, evidence, or starting point of a theory, decision, or study.
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