Meaning
确乎 is a literary adverb meaning 'indeed' or 'really' that emphasizes the certainty or truth of a statement. It combines 确 (certain) with the classical particle 乎 to create a formal, somewhat bookish expression. This word appears more often in written Chinese, formal speeches, or when mimicking classical literary style.
Usage
确乎 is relatively formal and literary compared to everyday alternatives like 确实 or 的确. Native speakers use it in formal writing, academic texts, or when they want to add a classical flavor to their language. It's less common in casual conversation. Often appears at the beginning of a clause to affirm what follows.
Examples
- 01这个问题确乎值得我们深思。.This question indeed deserves our deep consideration.
- 02他的话确乎有道理，我们应该认真听取。, .His words are truly reasonable, and we should listen carefully.
Characters
Common collocations
- 确乎如此indeed it is so
- 确乎不易truly not easy
Origin
The character 乎 is a classical Chinese particle frequently used in ancient texts. When combined with 确, it creates an emphatic adverb that retains the literary flavor of classical Chinese while expressing modern certainty.