really · actually · indeed · true · real · honest · dependable · (philosophy) reality

shí zài

sh+í·2nd tonez+ài·4th tone

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The movie was so good I'd like to see it again.

这部电影实在太棒了，我还想再看一遍。

Turpan is indeed very hot. Even the government is unable to control the temperature.

吐鲁番实在太热了，连政府也控制不了这里的温度。

Honestly, I really like you.

说实在的，我真的喜欢你。

She spends way too much time surfing the web.

她花实在太多的时间在网上冲浪。

This cell phone is really expensive.

这只手机实在是太贵了。

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