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"is" in Chinese

是
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Summary

The Chinese translation for “is” is 是.

Opposite

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is not 不是

Examples of "is" in use

There are 57 examples of the Chinese word for "is" being used:
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I am a student of this school. 我是这个学校的学生。
What is your phone number? 你的电话号码是什么？
This is my phone number, call me! 这是我的电话号码，打电话给我！
This musician doesn't understand music, he is a bad musician. 这位音乐家不懂音乐，他是一位糟糕的音乐家。
What is your email address? (formal) 您的电子邮件地址是什么？
This is the book you are looking for. 这是你要找的书。
Is this where you live? 这是你住的地方吗？
That’s right, I am Chinese. 对，我是中国人。
This pencil is white. 这支铅笔是白色的。
Are you a famous celebrity? 您是著名的名人吗？

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Are you a famous celebrity?,
Are you marketing a shirt? Is that an advertisement for your shirt?,
Behind that door is her father.,
But what she doesn't know is that her father escaped the war and now is waiting for her.,
Chinese people are kind!,
Did she die by drowning?,
Do you really love, or do you just say that because you don't love me?,
Excuse me, is this the diagnosis?,
He is fat because he always eats fast food.,
Hello, I am bread. Eat me.,
Hello, is this the interview?,
Hello, we are the police.,
How did your journey begin?,
I am a student of this school.,
I am Chinese. I eat rice.,
I left because I was tired.,
Is that my dad?,
Is this room 122?,
Is this where you live?,
Isn't my boyfriend lovely?
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