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是的
shì de
Description
“是的”用来回答别人，表示同意或者说“对”。
"是的" is used to answer others, indicating agreement or saying "right".
它比只说“是”更礼貌，也更常见。
It is more polite and more common than just saying "是".
Meanings
是的shì de
yes; that's right
是的，我是他的朋友。
Yes, I am his friend.
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Notes
- Nuance
softer and more polite than a bare 是; common in spoken affirmations.
- Etymology
是 (to be/correct) plus particle 的 forming a set affirmative reply.
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