现实

現實

xiànshí

noun HSK 3 #1,292

Meanings

1 reality; actuality
2 realistic; practical

Characters

present; current; to appear

real; true; solid

Examples

你要面对现实。

Nǐ yào miànduì xiànshí.

You have to face reality.

现实和理想是不同的。

Xiànshí hé lǐxiǎng shì bùtóng de.

Reality and ideals are different.

她是一个很现实的人。

Tā shì yīgè hěn xiànshí de rén.

She's a very practical person.

Tips

usage

现实 as an adjective can mean 'realistic/practical' but sometimes carries a slightly negative connotation of being too materialistic or pragmatic.

Stroke Order

现 xiàn

实 shí