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寫實

简写实 · 繁寫實

Mandarin · pinyin xiě shí

realism
realistic portrayal
realistic
true to life

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寫: xiě · write; draw, sketch; compose
實: shí · real, true, solid, honest
写: xiě · write; draw, sketch; compose
实: shí · real, true; honest, sincere

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3–2 · xie3 shi2

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se2 sat6

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verb

to write or paint realistically

noun

realism; realistic portrayal

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