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充实 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
充实chōngshírichHSK 6, ad, 14 strokes, rank #9860, Hard
充实chōngshífullHSK 6, ad, 14 strokes, rank #9860, Hard
充实chōngshísubstantialHSK 6, ad, 14 strokes, rank #9860, Hard
充实chōngshíto enrichHSK 6, ad, 14 strokes, rank #9860, Hard
充实chōngshíto augmentHSK 6, ad, 14 strokes, rank #9860, Hard
充实chōngshíto substantiate (an argument)HSK 6, ad, 14 strokes, rank #9860, Hard
chōngshí(chong1shi2)chong shi T1
  1. 1rich
  2. 2full
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March 24, 2026

充实(充實)chōngshí(chong1shi2)

充实 (chōngshí) refers to something that is rich, full, or substantial in content or value. It can describe physical objects, ideas, or experiences that are enhanced or augmented, often implying a depth or richness that contributes to overall quality or satisfaction.

Strokes14Frequency#9860DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 充实 is often tied to personal development and lifelong learning, reflecting the value placed on enriching one’s life through education and experiences.

Memory Tip

Think of 充 (chōng) as 'charging' something up, like filling a battery, making it full of energy. The 实 (shí) denotes reality or substance, so together they suggest making something rich and substantial, like a well-charged battery ready to power your devices.

Meanings of 充实

chōngshí(chong1shi2)
1rich
2full
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About 充实

充实Simplified
充實Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#9860Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 充实

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丰富 (fēngfù) - use 充实 when emphasizing depth or substance in content, while 丰富 focuses more on variety and abundance.

Usage Notes

When using 充实, it is often paired with nouns like '生活' (life) or '内容' (content) to describe richness or depth. Be mindful of the tone; using it in a formal context is appropriate, while overly casual settings may require simpler terms. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '充满' (chōngmǎn), which focuses more on being full rather than enriched.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 充实 connects with other advanced vocabulary that deals with abstract concepts of improvement or enhancement. Students should focus on contextual usage and synonyms like '丰富' (fēngfù) to deepen their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 充实 with 充满, mistakenly saying '充满知识' (chōngmǎn zhīshì) instead of '充实知识' (chōngshí zhīshì) when referring to enriching knowledge, which emphasizes depth rather than just fullness.

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Component Characters

充chōngto fill
HSK 76 strokes儿
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实shíreal
HSK 48 strokes宀
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How to say rich in Chinese

“rich” in Chinese is充实chōngshí

充实 (chōngshí) refers to something that is rich, full, or substantial in content or value. It can describe physical objects, ideas, or experiences that are enhanced or augmented, often implying a depth or richness that contributes to overall quality or satisfaction.

When to use 充实

When using 充实, it is often paired with nouns like '生活' (life) or '内容' (content) to describe richness or depth. Be mindful of the tone; using it in a formal context is appropriate, while overly casual settings may require simpler terms. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '充满' (chōngmǎn), which focuses more on being full rather than enriched.

充实 or something close to it

丰富 (fēngfù) - use 充实 when emphasizing depth or substance in content, while 丰富 focuses more on variety and abundance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 充实 with 充满, mistakenly saying '充满知识' (chōngmǎn zhīshì) instead of '充实知识' (chōngshí zhīshì) when referring to enriching knowledge, which emphasizes depth rather than just fullness.

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Grammar Patterns of 充实

充实 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 6 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.

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一篇详尽的描写就是一篇____完整的描写.

A comprehensive description is one that is full and complete.

Example Sentences for 充实 (2)

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一篇详尽的描写就是一篇充实完整的描写.

yī piān xiáng jìn de miáo xiě jiù shì yī piān chōng shí wán zhěng de miáo xiě.

A comprehensive description is one that is full and complete.
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爱就是充实了的生命,正如盛满了酒的酒杯.

ài jiù shì chōng shí le de shēng mìng, , zhèng rú shèng mǎn le jiǔ de jiǔ.

Love is life in its fulness like the cup with its wine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 充实

Some common synonyms include 丰富 (fēngfù) meaning 'rich' or 'abundant', and 增强 (zēngqiáng) meaning 'to enhance'. Both capture similar nuances of enrichment.

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