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是

shì HSK 2
是 shì HSK 2
  • 1. correct; right (opposite of 非)
  • 2. (lit.) to consider correct; to approve
  • 3. to agree; to consent
  • 4. a surname
  • 5. (lit.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one
  • 6. to be (linking two things to indicate identity or category/attribute)
  • 7. to be (indicating that the subject falls under the situation described after 是)
  • 8. to be (indicating existence; subject is a place word, followed by the thing that exists)
  • 9. used at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize an affirmation
  • 10. used before a noun with the meaning of 'every' or 'if'
  • 11. used before a noun with the meaning of 'suitable; fitting'
  • 12. used in alternative questions, yes-or-no questions, or rhetorical questions
  • 13. (must be stressed) emphatically affirms; meaning 'indeed; truly'
  • 14. links two identical words (singly or in pairs) to express various nuances: ① (single) emphasizes a fact; ② (single) concessive, meaning 'although'; ③ (paired) meaning 'genuine' or 'not to be confused'; ④ (paired with quantities) meaning 'making do with what one has'
  • 15. links two things to indicate equivalence (the two parts can be swapped; negated only with 不)
  • 16. links two things to indicate classification (the two parts cannot be swapped; negated only with 不): ① followed by a noun phrase; ② followed by a 的-structure denoting a thing
  • 17. links two things to indicate possession (similar to 有; may be omitted)
Words using 是 as shì (24)
  • 1 但是 dàn shì — but HSK 2
    • 但 but (adversative meaning)
    • 是 particle strengthening the conjunction
    Example

    我想去，但是没有时间。

    wǒ xiǎng qù dàn shì méi yǒu shí jiān

    I want to go, but I don't have time.

  • 2 还是 hái shì — or; still HSK 2
    • 还 additionally; forms part of 'or' conjunction
    • 是 combines with 还 to form 'or' or 'still'
    Example

    你喜欢咖啡还是茶？

    nǐ xǐ huan kā fēi hái shì chá

    Do you like coffee or tea?

  • 3 只是 zhǐ shì — only, just, merely HSK 3
    • 只 only, merely (provides the limiting sense)
    • 是 is, to be (functions as softening particle)
    Example

    我只是想帮你。

    wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng bāng nǐ

    I just want to help you.

  • 4 可是 kě shì — but HSK 3
    • 可 combines with 是 to form an adversative conjunction
    • 是 combines with 可 to form an adversative conjunction
    Example

    我很想去，可是没有时间。

    wǒ hěn xiǎng qù kě shì méi yǒu shí jiān

    I really want to go, but I don't have time.

  • 5 总是 zǒng shì — always HSK 3
    • 总 overall, in all cases
    • 是 particle that combines with 总 to form the adverb 'always'
    Example

    他总是迟到。

    tā zǒng shì chí dào

    He is always late.

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Structure & writing
是 shì — correct; right (opposite of 非)
是 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 1
题 tí title; heading of a poem, essay, or speech
HSK 3
提 tí carry (something with a handle, ring, or strap) with the arm hanging down
HSK 4
匙 shi see '钥匙': ① key for locking or unlocking; ② fig. method or approach for solving a problem
HSK 7
堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea

consists of

1 旦 dàn — dawn; early morning
旦 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
得 dé to get; to obtain (opposite of 失) 是 shì correct; right (opposite of 非)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely
HSK 3
担 dān to carry on a shoulder pole 查 chá to inspect carefully; to examine
HSK 4
量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)
HSK 5
胆 dǎn gallbladder, the sac-like organ that stores bile
HSK 6
碍 ài to hinder, obstruct
HSK 7
坦 tǎn flat and wide 昼 zhòu daytime; the period from dawn to dusk (opposite of '夜') 暨 jì and; as well as (connecting nouns or noun phrases)
2 龰 — graphic component
龰 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 1
是 shì correct; right (opposite of 非)
HSK 2
走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 7
徙 xǐ to migrate; to move (residence)

Stroke order