HSK Level 6

踏实

tā shi

dependable; steady and sure

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Example Sentences

他做事很踏实,让人放心。

tā zuò shì hěn tàshi, ràng rén fàngxīn.

He is very down-to-earth in doing things, which makes people feel at ease.

我们要踏踏实实地学习,才能取得好成绩。

wǒmen yào tàtàshíshí de xuéxí, cáinéng qǔdé hǎo chéngjī.

We must study down-to-earth in order to achieve good results.

他是一个踏实肯干的人,深受领导的赏识。

tā shì yīgè tàshí kěngàn de rén, shēn shòu lǐngdǎo de shǎngshì.

He is a down-to-earth and hard-working person, and is deeply appreciated by the leaders.

Synonyms

稳重 (wěnzhòng)

steady

可靠 (kěkào)

reliable

Antonyms

浮躁 (fú zào)

frivolous

轻浮 (qīng fú)

frivolous

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word "踏实" is composed of two characters: "踏" and "实". The character "踏" means "to step on" or "to tread", while the character "实" means "solid" or "real". Together, the two characters form the word "踏实", which means "to step on solid ground" or "to be down-to-earth". This word is often used to describe someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and dependable. It can also be used to describe something that is stable, secure, or dependable. For example, a person who is "踏实" is someone who can be relied on to do what they say they will do. A company that is "踏实" is a company that is financially stable and has a good reputation.