What I want to say is "我是一个踏实的人", but I am not able to think out an accurate word or phrase to say that, thank you!
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I am voting to close as this currently reads like a question that requires comprehensive knowledge of English (i.e. "how do I effectively express this in English"), rather than Chinese (e.g. "what does this term mean exactly").– user5714Commented Aug 4, 2016 at 16:09
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踏实 seems to have two groups of meanings:
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- dependable; sure and steady
- at ease; free from anxiety; having peace of mind
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- practical; realistic; pragmatic
- down-to-earth
When it comes to describing people, I'd choose "dependable" or "down-to-earth" depending on which meaning you need. If you could provide some more context, it would help in choosing the best word.
The word you are looking for is "pragmatic"
"我是一个踏实的人" - "I am a pragmatic person."
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踏實 most likely came from a common phrase 腳踏實地 ( be practical)– Tang Ho ♦Commented Jul 27, 2016 at 6:48