sat6 zai3實際实际
Jyutpingsat6 zai3
Yalesaht jai
Definition
Practical, actual, or realistic; based on real events or application.
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How it's used
Focuses on the contrast between theory and reality, often used to critique ideas that sound good but lack application. It frequently appears in professional or academic contexts to distinguish between abstract concepts and real world outcomes. When used as an adverb, it often implies looking at the cold hard facts of a situation.
Examples
Do you have any practical experience dealing with this matter?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 實用, which specifically means useful or functional. While 實際 relates to reality and feasibility, 實用 relates to the utility or convenience of an object or method.
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Grammar guides
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