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March 24, 2026
的确(的確)díquè(di2que4)
的确 (díquè) means 'indeed' or 'really', often used to affirm the truth of a statement. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to emphasize agreement or correctness, making it a useful word in conversations or formal writing.
Strokes20Frequency#672DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, affirming statements with words like 的确 can convey a strong sense of respect for the speaker's opinion, reflecting the importance of harmony in communication. It indicates that you are actively listening and validating the other person's viewpoint.
Memory Tip
Think of 的 as a possessive marker, and 确 as a rock-solid confirmation. Imagine someone holding a rock and declaring, 'This is indeed true!' which helps you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
Meanings of 的确
díquè(di2que4)
1really
2indeed
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About 的确
的确Simplified
的確Traditional
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副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#672Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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确实 (quèshí) vs 的确 (díquè) — use 的确 for more emphasis on the affirmation of truth.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 的确 with 确定 (quèdìng), which means 'to determine'. 的确 is more informal and used to affirm information, while 确定 is used in more decision-making contexts. It often collocates with phrases like '我觉得' (I think) for added emphasis.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 的确 connects with other words that express certainty and affirmation, such as 确实 (quèshí) and 当然 (dāngrán). Focus on how to use 的确 in both casual conversations and more formal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 的确 in contexts where 确定 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我 的确 确定.' Instead, it should be '我 确定.' Remember that 的确 is for affirmation, not decision-making.
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的确 (díquè) means 'indeed' or 'really', often used to affirm the truth of a statement. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to emphasize agreement or correctness, making it a useful word in conversations or formal writing.
When to use 的确
Be careful not to confuse 的确 with 确定 (quèdìng), which means 'to determine'. 的确 is more informal and used to affirm information, while 确定 is used in more decision-making contexts. It often collocates with phrases like '我觉得' (I think) for added emphasis.
的确 or something close to it
确实 (quèshí) vs 的确 (díquè) — use 的确 for more emphasis on the affirmation of truth.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 的确 in contexts where 确定 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我 的确 确定.' Instead, it should be '我 确定.' Remember that 的确 is for affirmation, not decision-making.
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Grammar Patterns of 的确
的确 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
