的确

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 这件事的确是我的错。▶ —
   This really is my fault.
2. 他的话的确有道理。▶ —
   What he says really does make sense.

Collocations

Mnemonic

的 dí + 确 què "certain": "indeed, really". An adverb that emphasizes and confirms something is true. 的确如此 = indeed so. The opposite in certainty to 似乎 (it seems) / 也许 (perhaps). Nearly the same as 确实.

Related

Quick check

1. What is the nuance of 的确?

   • indeed, really (confirming a fact)
   • perhaps (guessing)
   • it seems (uncertain)
   • not at all (negating)