的确
really, indeed: confirms that something is true
Structure
主语 + 的确 + 形容词／动词 · 的确，……
What it means
“Really, indeed”: confirms that something is true, often agreeing with what someone has just said.
How it is built
Subject + 的确 + adjective／verb: 黄金的价格的确比去年高了不少 (the price of gold really is a lot higher than last year). Or 的确，……: 的确，钱放在银行里很安全，可是利息太低了.
When to use it
Used to agree, or to admit a point before 可是 (“true, but…”). It means the same as 确实, and the two swap freely before a verb or adjective.
Watch out
Say dí què: this 的 is not the everyday de. Put it before the verb or adjective, not at the end: ✗ 这家店的玉是真的的确。 ✓ 这家店的玉的确是真的。
Examples
黄金的价格的确比去年高了不少。
The price of gold really is a good deal higher than last year.
这家店的玉的确是真的，你放心吧。
The jade in this shop really is genuine; don’t worry.
的确，钱放在银行里很安全，可是利息太低了。
True, money is safe in the bank, but the interest is too low.
Learn this in HSK 4 · Lesson 20: 怎么投资 (Money matters)
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