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不是
búshì
Description
"不是"用来表示否定，意思是某件事情不对，或者某个东西不是你说的那样。
"不是" is used to express negation, meaning something is not correct or something is not as you said.
它是最常用的词之一，回答问题的时候我们常常说"不是"。
It is one of the most commonly used words; we often say "不是" when answering questions.
Meanings
不是búshì
is not; am not; are not
他不是我的老师。
He is not my teacher.
不是búshì
no (as a negative answer)
"你是学生吗？""不是。"
Are you a student? No.
不是búshi
fault; mistake; wrongdoing
这件事是我的不是。
This matter is my fault.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 是 (to be), the standard negation of the copula 是.
- Nuance
as a noun 不是 is read búshi (neutral tone) and means a fault, often in 赔不是 (apologize).
In videos
“这时候耳根子软就肯定不是一件好的事情了。”
“也不是一定要让孩子做同样的工作。”
“但是来了欧洲之后发现不是这样的”
“因为老实说我觉得它的东西也不是特别的有特色”
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