Decoded Slug: 实际上 (shíjìshàng) - In fact, actually
Mandarin Grammar Point
实际上 (shíjìshàng) - In fact, actually
实际上 (shíjìshàng) - In fact, actually
Short explanation:
This is used to indicate the real or true state of something, often revealing new or surprising information.
Formation:
Sentence + 实际上 + New information
Examples:
他看起来很严肃，但实际上他有很好的幽默感。
Tā kànqǐlái hěn yánsù, dàn shíjìshàng tā yǒu hěn hǎo de yōumògǎn.
He looks very serious, but in fact, he has a great sense of humor.
这个问题看似简单，实际上却相当复杂。
Zhège wèntí kànshì jiǎndān, shíjìshàng què xiāngdāng fùzá.
This problem seems simple, but in fact it's quite complex.
他们表面上看起来过得很幸福，实际上他们的婚姻并不和谐。
Tāmen biǎomiànshàng kànqǐlái guò de hěn xìngfú, shíjìshàng tāmen de hūnyīn bìng bù héxié.
They seem to be happy on the surface, but in fact their marriage is not harmonious.
虽然我实际上可以自己动手做，但是我宁愿请个专业人士来处理。
Suīrán wǒ shíjìshàng kěyǐ zìjǐ dòngshǒu zuò, dànshì wǒ nìngyuàn qǐng gè zhuānyè rénshì lái chǔlǐ.
Although I could actually do it myself, I would rather hire a professional to handle it.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '实际上 (shíjìshàng)' is used to reveal the real, actual or true state or situation of something. It frequently introduces new information or a surprising fact that contrasts with what has previously been stated or believed. In English, it is similar in function to phrases like 'in fact,' 'actually,' or 'as a matter of fact.'