Chinese Grammar
其实 (qíshí) — 'actually / in fact'
Used to reveal the truth that contrasts with what people assume. Very common in spoken Chinese for correcting misconceptions.
Example Sentences
他觉得AI其实没那么聪明。 — He thinks AI actually isn't that smart.
其实AI不能。 — Actually, AI can't.
其实它没有。 — Actually, it doesn't.
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