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de facto in Chinese

de facto in Chinese is 实际上 — de facto means existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.

de facto in Chinese

实际上
adj
Pronounced: shí jì shàng
In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.

What does "de facto" mean?

  1. adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
    "The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election."
  2. adverb In actual fact, as things really stand rather than as the law or the paperwork says.
    "The border has de facto ceased to exist."
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de facto in a sentence

  • The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election.
  • English is the de facto language of international aviation.
  • The border has de facto ceased to exist.

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What is "de facto" in Chinese?

"de facto" in Chinese is 实际上. de facto means: Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.

How do you pronounce 实际上?

"de facto" in Chinese is 实际上, pronounced "shí jì shàng".

How do you use "de facto" in a sentence?

Example: "The general became the country's de facto ruler months before the election." In Chinese, "de facto" is 实际上.

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