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是吗
shì ma
Description
"是吗"是聊天时常用的话。
"是吗" is a common phrase used in conversations.
别人说了一件事，你有点惊讶或者不太相信，就可以说"是吗？"
When someone says something and you are a bit surprised or doubtful, you can say "是吗？"
Meanings
是吗shì ma
really?; is that so?
是吗？我不知道呢。
Really? I didn't know that.
是吗shì ma
oh really? (expressing mild surprise or interest)
"他要结婚了。""是吗？"
"He's getting married." "Is that so?"
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Notes
- Etymology
是 (to be/yes) + 吗 (question particle), literally "is it so?"
- Nuance
tone matters — can show real doubt, surprise, or just polite acknowledgement.
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