写实

寫實

xiěshí

adjective #37,554

Meanings

1 realistic (in art or writing)
2 true to life
3 realist

Characters

to write; to depict

Examples

这幅画风格十分写实。

Zhè fú huà fēnggé shífēn xiěshí.

This painting is very realist in style.

他的小说写实地反映了社会问题。

Tā de xiǎoshuō xiěshí de fǎnyìng le shèhuì wèntí.

His novels realistically reflect social issues.

Tips

usage

Describes art/literature that depicts the world as it is. Contrasts with 写意 (impressionistic, mood-focused Chinese painting) and 浪漫 (romantic).

Stroke Order

写 xiě

实 shí