thực ra

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The Vietnamese phrase "thực ra" means "in fact" or "actually" in English. It is used to introduce a clarification, correction, or to provide more information about a statement.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "thực ra" when you want to emphasize the truth of a situation or to present a reality that may differ from what someone else believes or has stated.
• It often precedes a statement that contrasts with or adds to what has been previously mentioned.

Example:

1. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy không thích đi du lịch. Thực ra, cô ấy rất thích! (I think she doesn't like to travel. In fact, she loves it!)

Advanced Usage:

• "Thực ra" can also be used in a more nuanced way to introduce an opinion or a fact that may not be widely accepted. It helps to soften the impact of the statement.

Word Variants:

• "Thực" means "real" or "true".
• "Ra" can mean "to go out" or "to come out", but in this context, it helps to form the phrase "thực ra".

Different Meanings:

While "thực ra" primarily means "in fact" or "actually", it can also imply a sense of revelation or truth that may not be immediately obvious.

Synonyms:

• "Thật ra" - This is another common phrase that has the same meaning as "thực ra". It can also mean "really" or "truly".
• "Thực sự" - This translates to "really" or "actually", but it emphasizes the degree of truth or reality concerning a statement.

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adv

1. in fact, actually