sat6 cing4實情实情
Jyutpingsat6 cing4
Yalesaht chìhng
Definition
The real situation, actual state of affairs, or truth of a matter.
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How it's used
Focuses on the underlying truth that someone might be trying to hide or obscure. It is often used in contexts involving secrets, investigations, or when someone is being evasive about what actually happened. Unlike the more general truth, this specifically refers to the actual state of affairs behind a facade.
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Do you know what the real situation of the matter is?
He has never been willing to tell the truth.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 真相, which refers specifically to the truth behind a mystery or a crime. While they overlap, 實情 is more about the actual circumstances or the state of a situation rather than just the facts of an event.
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