Meaning
扎实 describes something that is solid, firm, and reliable in quality or foundation. It often refers to skills, knowledge, or physical structures that are well-built and dependable. The word conveys a sense of thoroughness and being deeply rooted, suggesting something that won't easily collapse or fail.
Usage
Commonly used to describe someone's foundational knowledge or skills (基础扎实), work that is done thoroughly and carefully, or physical structures that are sturdy. It's a complimentary term that suggests reliability and quality. Often appears in educational and professional contexts to praise someone's solid grasp of fundamentals.
Examples
- 01他的中文基础很扎实，学了十年了。, .His Chinese foundation is very solid; he's been studying for ten years.
- 02这座桥建得很扎实，用了最好的材料。, .This bridge is built very solidly; they used the best materials.
Characters
Common collocations
- 基础扎实solid foundation
- 功底扎实solid skills/grounding
- 作风扎实solid work style
- 扎实的工作solid/thorough work
Antonyms
Origin
The character 扎 originally meant to pierce or thrust into something deeply, while 实 means solid or real. Together they create the image of something firmly planted or deeply rooted, hence solid and reliable.