in fact · in reality · actually · as a matter of fact · de facto · ipso facto

shì shí shàng

sh+ì·4th tonesh+í·2nd tonesh+àng·4th tone

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He is actually not the manager.

事实上他并不是主管。

And actually, this project needs everyone.

事实上，这个项目需要大家。

Is the water in the Black Sea actually black?

黑海里的水事实上是黑的吗？

As it is, prices are going up every week.

事实上，价格每个星期都在攀升。

Actually.

事实上。

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