thực ra
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In fact, actually, in reality: "thực ra" is used to introduce a statement that corrects a previous idea, reveals the truth, or provides a more accurate or surprising piece of information. It often precedes a contrast or clarification.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Anh ấy trông có vẻ nghiêm khắc, nhưng thực ra anh ấy rất tốt bụng. (He looks strict, but in fact, he is very kind.)
- Tôi nói là tôi bận, nhưng thực ra tôi chỉ không muốn đi. (I said I was busy, but actually, I just didn't want to go.)
- Thực ra, tôi đã biết tin đó từ hôm qua. (Actually, I knew that news since yesterday.)
Advanced Usage
"Thực ra thì...": Actually, the thing is... (Used to gently introduce a correction or a contrasting viewpoint).
- A: Cậu thích món này đúng không? B: Thực ra thì tớ không thích lắm. (A: You like this dish, right? B: Actually, I don't like it that much.)
Used to soften a statement or opinion: "Thực ra" can make a correction or contradictory opinion sound less blunt.
- Ý kiến của anh rất hay. Thực ra, tôi chỉ muốn bổ sung một chút. (Your idea is very good. Actually, I just want to add a little bit.)
Variants and Related Words
Thật ra (adv): A very common synonym with identical meaning and usage (in fact, actually).
- Thật ra tôi cũng chưa quyết định. (In fact, I haven't decided yet.)
Thực tế (n/adj): Reality; realistic. (Note: This is a related noun/adjective meaning "reality" or "practical," not an adverb like "thực ra").
- Chúng ta cần nhìn vào thực tế. (We need to look at reality.)
Synonyms
- Trên thực tế: In practice, in reality.
- Nói thật là: To tell the truth.
- Thực chất là: Essentially, in essence.
Related Phrases
- Thực ra mà nói: To be honest; frankly speaking.
- Thực ra mà nói, dự án này khá rủi ro. (To be honest, this project is quite risky.)
Related Idioms
(Note: "Thực ra" itself is not typically part of fixed idioms, but it is frequently used in conversational patterns to express contrast or truth.)