kỳ thực

kỳ thực

Anh ta nói huênh hoang nhưng kỳ thực không làm được gì.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • In reality / In fact / Actually: Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or corrects a previous assumption, appearance, or claim, revealing the true nature of a situation.
    • Truthfully / To tell the truth: Used to emphasize the factual or genuine state of affairs, often preceding a clarifying or surprising revelation.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • Anh ta trông có vẻ rất tự tin, nhưng kỳ thực trong lòng đang rất lo sợ. (He looks very confident, but in reality, he is very fearful inside.)
    • Mọi người nghĩ công việc đó dễ dàng. Kỳ thực, nó đòi hỏi rất nhiều kỹ năng. (People think that job is easy. Actually, it requires a lot of skills.)
    • Kỳ thực thì tôi cũng không biết câu trả lời. (To tell the truth, I don't know the answer either.)
Advanced Usage
  • Used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to strongly contrast reality with perception. It functions similarly to "in fact," "as a matter of fact," or "the truth is" in English.
    • Cô ấy nói rằng mình rất bận. Kỳ thực, cô ấy chỉ không muốn gặp chúng tôi. (She said she was very busy. The truth is, she just didn't want to meet us.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Thực ra (adv): Actually, in fact. A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
    • Thực ra tôi đã đến đó một lần rồi. (Actually, I have been there once before.)
  • Thực chất (n): The essence, the true nature. Used as a noun to mean "the reality of the matter."
    • Thực chất của vấn đề rất phức tạp. (The true nature of the problem is very complex.)
  • Trên thực tế (adv phrase): In practice, in reality.
    • Trên thực tế, kế hoạch đó không khả thi. (In reality, that plan is not feasible.)
Synonyms
  • In reality: In the actual situation, as opposed to what is thought or believed.
  • Actually: Used to emphasize a truth or fact, often a surprising one.
  • In fact: Used to introduce a piece of information that supports, contrasts, or corrects a previous statement.
  • Truthfully: In a truthful way; to tell the truth.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Nói thì dễ, nhưng kỳ thực...: It's easy to say, but in reality...
    • Nói thì dễ, nhưng kỳ thực thực hiện nó rất khó. (It's easy to say, but in reality, implementing it is very difficult.)
  • Kỳ thực mà nói: To speak truthfully; frankly speaking.
    • Kỳ thực mà nói, tôi không tin anh ta. (Frankly speaking, I don't trust him.)