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是
shì
Description
“是”是最常用的词之一，用来说明一个东西属于什么，或者两个东西是一样的。
"是" is one of the most commonly used words, used to indicate what something belongs to or that two things are the same.
回答别人的时候，我们也常常说“是”来表示同意或肯定。
When responding to others, we often say "是" to show agreement or affirmation.
Meanings
是shì
to be (linking two nouns)
他是我的老师。
He is my teacher.
是shì
yes; correct; that's right
是，我马上就来。
Yes, I'll be right there.
是shì
right; true; correct (as opposed to wrong)
你说的很有道理，我觉得你是对的。
What you said makes a lot of sense; I think you're right.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
是 links nouns, not adjectives — say 她很漂亮, not 她是漂亮.
- Usage
doubled 是不是 forms a yes/no question, e.g. 你是不是学生?
In videos
“因为你在我心里永远是一款婴儿”
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