Chinese · word
是
shì
are
/ʂɨ˥˩/auxiliary
Meanings
- auxiliary · A1
Used to connect a subject with a noun or pronoun that describes or identifies it (to be).
我是学生。
- interjection · A1
Used to express agreement, confirmation, or an affirmative answer (yes, that is right).
是，我明白了。
- auxiliary · A2
Used before a verb, adjective, or clause to add emphasis or confirm the truth of a statement.
今天是很冷。
Appears in 22 scenarios
Introduce yourselfSay your name, where you are from, and greet someone new. Say you don't understandPolitely let someone know that you cannot understand what they said. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Introduce a friendIntroduce your friend to someone you just met. Decline a receiptTell the cashier you do not need a paper receipt. Ask for the Wi-Fi passwordAsk the cafe worker for the internet password.
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