HSK 1 vocabulary › 是
是
是 in English: to be (followed by substantives only); correct
shì
to be (followed by substantives only); correct; right; true
How to pronounce 是
shì (without tone marks: shi). shì is a fourth (sharply falling) tone.
Characters in 是
是 shì
to be (followed by substantives only); correct; right; true; (respectful acknowledgement of a command) very well
to be (followed by substantives only); correct; right; true; (respectful acknowledgement of a command) very well
Example sentences with 是
| 现在我们是朋友。 | from Meeting a Friend |
| 我说：“你是学生吗？” | from Meeting a Friend |
| 他说：“是，我学习汉语。” | from Meeting a Friend |
Related words
| 虽然……但是…… | suīrán…dànshì… | although...; but... | HSK 2 |
| 还是 | hái shi | still (as before); had better | HSK 3 |
| 总是 | zǒng shì | always | HSK 3 |
| 可是 | kě shì | but; however | HSK 4 |
| 是否 | shì fǒu | whether (or not); if | HSK 4 |
| 要是 | yào shi | if | HSK 4 |
| 于是 | yú shì | thereupon; as a result | HSK 4 |
| 凡是 | fán shì | each and every; every | HSK 6 |
| 实事求是 | shí shì qiú shì | lit. to seek truth from facts (idiom); fig. to be practical and realistic | HSK 6 |
| 是非 | shì fēi | right and wrong; quarrel | HSK 6 |