实事求是

shí shì qiú shì

  • Meaning

    Literal

    To properly address and handle a situation; to derive the truth from what is happening around you

    Usage

    -

  • Connotation

    Neutral

  • Usage Examples

    我们必须实事求是地估计我们获胜的可能性 | Wǒmen bìxū shíshìqiúshì de gūjì wǒmen huòshèng de kěnéngxìng
    We must realistically calculate our chances of winning
    [Source]

    应该以实事求是的态度来评价我们工作中的成绩和不足 | Yīnggāi yǐ shíshìqiúshì de tàidù lái píngjià wǒmen gōngzuò zhōng de chéngjì hé bùzú
    We must factually assess our achievements and failures in our work
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

  • Origin

    《汉书》(Hàn Shū), a work documenting the history of the Western Han dynasty (西汉, Xī Hàn, 206 BC - 8 AD). It was written by 班固 (Bān Gù), and is generally known in English as the "Book of Han" or the "History of the Former Han."

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