kì thực
[ki˨˩ tʰɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) actually; in reality
AdverbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mọi việc tưởng như đơn giản, kì thực lại rất rắc rối.What was thought to be just simple is in fact very problematic.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kì thực” mean?
(adverb) actually; in reality
Is “kì thực” formal or informal?
kì thực is generally informal.