Examples

Character relationships for 是 (shì)

Explore how 是 (shì) connects to component characters, related HSK words, synonyms, antonyms, homographs, and measure words.

Related words by character connection

但是HSK 2

dànshì

(used to connect phrases, clauses or sentences) but

Connected through: 但

还是HSK 2

hái shi

still

Connected through: 还

可是HSK 3

kě shì

表示转折，前面常常有“虽然”等表示让步的连词呼应

Connected through: 可

总是HSK 3

zǒng shì

always

Connected through: 总

是否HSK 4

shì fǒu

是不是，表示商量、怀疑、不确定的语气

Connected through: 否

要是HSK 4

yào shi

表示假设，如果

Connected through: 要

Vocabulary relationships

Homographs

  • 是shì used in alternative, yes/no, or rhetorical questions
  • 是shìused with “的” to indicate category or characteristics
  • 是shìyes
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