Word: 实事求是 (shíshìqiúshì) Traditional: 實事求是 实事求是 dictionary entry shíshìqiúshì lit. to seek truth from facts (idiom); fig. to be practical and realistic Full dictionary entry for 实事求是 Example sentences using 实事求是 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 做研究必须实事求是。 Zuò yánjiū bìxū shíshìqiúshì. Research must seek truth from facts. 做研究要实事求是。 Zuò yánjiū yào shíshìqiúshì. Research should seek truth from facts.