"actually" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 实际上
• 其实

Definition

用于表示某事是真实的，通常用于提供事实或纠正错误的观念。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于口语英语，强调真实性或现实，通常用于反驳或澄清。一般是非正式用法，但写作中也合适。避免过度使用，否则听起来像在辩解。

Examples

I actually like spicy food.

我**实际上**喜欢辣的食物。

She said she was tired but actually she was excited.

她说她很累，但**实际上**她很兴奋。

Actually, I have two brothers, not one.

**实际上**，我有两个兄弟，不是一个。

I actually thought you said 7, not 6.

我**实际上**以为你说的是7，不是6。

Well, I actually didn’t mind the movie!

嗯，我**实际上**并不讨厌那部电影！

You might not believe it, but I actually enjoy doing homework.

你可能不相信，但我**实际上**喜欢做家庭作业。