扎实 zhāshi strong
strong; solid; sturdy; firm; practical
怎么记住“扎实”: 扎 to bind + 实 real = strong.
汉字
用法
- Solid, firm, well-grounded - 基础扎实 (jīchǔ zhāshi) a solid foundation; 扎实的功夫 (zhāshi de gōngfu) sound, thorough skill.
- Praises depth and reliability, especially of knowledge, skills, or work done conscientiously (not flashy but dependable).
- Also physically sturdy; note the reading zhāshi (扎 as zhā, not zhá/zā). Contrast 踏实 (tāshi), which leans toward steady/reassured.