倒是 dào shi

contrary to what one might expect; actually; why don't you

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 5031st word

Definitions

  1. 1. contrary to what one might expect
  2. 2. actually
  3. 3. why don't you
  4. 4. contrariwise

Characters

Character Meaning
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
是 shi HSK 1
to be; is; are