shì

to be; is; are

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 3rd character
Radical ⽇ (72.5)
Strokes 9
Index # 1479

Definitions

是 shì
  1. 1. to be
  2. 2. is
  3. 3. are
  4. 4. am
  5. 5. yes
  6. 6. (used in given names)

Stroke order

是 stroke order diagram
是 stroke order animation

Words containing 是

Word Meaning
but; however
still; nevertheless; or
always
but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed
whether (or not); if; is or isn't
(coll.) if
as a result; thus; consequently
right and wrong; quarrel
all; every; any
to be practical and realistic
yes, that's right; variant of shì de
(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)
only; merely; simply
really; truly; show annoyance
considered to be; at last
(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)
rather
or; either one or the other
in other words; that is to say; so
is or isn't; whether or not; yes or no
always
fault; blame
not; is not; no
contrary to what one might expect; actually; why don't you
to be opinionated; to believe oneself infallible (idiom)
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