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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
“作为flirt这个意思的时候读二声，不是一声，是吧”
“你们不是我的爸妈，你们把我爸妈怎么了？”
“哥，你看，相信我了吧，我真不是小偷。”
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