thực là
Definition
- Adverbial phrase:
- Really is / Truly is: Used to emphasize the truth, accuracy, or intensity of a statement that follows. It functions as a strong affirmation.
- Indeed: Used to express agreement or to confirm a preceding point with conviction.
Usage Examples
- Adverbial phrase:
- Cảnh hoàng hôn ở đây thực là đẹp. (The sunset here really is beautiful.)
- "Cô ấy rất thông minh." – "Thực là như vậy." ("She is very intelligent." – "That is indeed true.")
- Món ăn này thực là ngon. (This dish truly is delicious.)
Advanced Usage
"thực là" + adjective: A common structure to strongly modify an adjective.
- Câu chuyện của anh thực là cảm động. (Your story is truly touching.)
Standalone affirmation: Can be used alone in conversation to express strong agreement.
- Thực là! Tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. (Indeed! I completely agree.)
Variants and Related Words
Thật là (adverbial phrase): Really is / Truly is. A more common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- Thật là tuyệt vời! (That's really wonderful!)
Quả thực là (adverbial phrase): Indeed is / In truth is. A slightly more formal variant.
- Anh ấy quả thực là một nghệ sĩ tài năng. (He is indeed a talented artist.)
Synonyms
- Really is: Emphasizes the genuine nature of something.
- Truly is: Conveys sincerity and truth.
- Indeed: Used to confirm or emphasize a statement.
Notes on Usage
- "Thực là" vs. "Thật là": "Thực là" can sound slightly more formal or literary than the extremely common "thật là". Their meanings are interchangeable.
- Position: Typically placed directly before an adjective or a descriptive phrase it is emphasizing. It is not used before a noun alone (e.g., not "thực là một người" without a following adjective).