What does 踏实 mean in Chinese?

踏实 (tā shi) means "firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind; free from anxiety; Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2]" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 6.

How do you pronounce 踏实?

踏实 is pronounced "tā shi" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 踏实?

踏实 is an HSK 6 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 6 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 踏实?

踏实 is made up of the characters 踏, 实. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 踏实?

You can practice writing 踏实 using our stroke order tool.

踏实 (tā shi), firmly-based

踏实

tā shi

firmly-based; steady; steadfast; to have peace of mind

HSK 6verb

Traditional: 踏實

Characters in This Word

踏实

Definitions

(verb) firmly-based
steady
steadfast
to have peace of mind
free from anxiety
Taiwan pr. [ta4 shi2]

Example Sentences

做人做事要脚踏实地。

Zuòrén zuòshì yào jiǎo tā shí dì

One should be down-to-earth in life and work

Related Words

没事儿(méi shì r)· to have spare time

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踏踏实实(tā tā shí shí)· steady

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忘机(wàng jī)· free of worldly concerns

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没事(méi shì)· it's not important

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 6
HSK 2.0: HSK 6
HSK Lord study list: HSK 6 list

踏实: HSK 6 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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