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虚虚实实

xū xū shí shídictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
hard to tell if it's real or sham
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

Source record: cd-be78115ac0d63833. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

虛虛實實 虚虚实实 [xu1 xu1 shi2 shi2] /hard to tell if it's real or sham/

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Reference information

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Other forms in these source records: 虛虛實實

  • 虚
    xū

    emptiness / void / abstract theory or guiding principles / empty or unoccupied / diffident or timid / false / humble or modest / (of health) weak / virtual / in vain

  • 虚
    xū

    emptiness / void / abstract theory or guiding principles / empty or unoccupied / diffident or timid / false / humble or modest / (of health) weak / virtual / in vain

  • 实
    shí

    real / true / honest / really / solid / fruit / seed / definitely

  • 实
    shí

    real / true / honest / really / solid / fruit / seed / definitely

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.