实实在在

實實在在

shíshízàizài

adjective #11,318

Meanings

我们需要实实在在的行动，不是空话。

Wǒmen xūyào shíshízàizài de xíngdòng, búshì kōnghuà.

We need real, concrete action, not empty words.

他是一个实实在在的人。

Tā shì yígè shíshízàizài de rén.

He is a down-to-earth, genuine person.

grammar

AABB reduplication of 实在 (real/honest). The reduplication emphasizes genuineness and solidity. Can modify nouns (实实在在的好处) or be used as a predicate.

usage

实实在在 stresses tangible, no-nonsense quality. 实实在在的好处 (real benefits), 实实在在地干 (to work with substance).

实 shí

在 zài