是
Meaning:
to be; indeed, right, yes; okay
HSK 3
Frequency:
#3096
Pinyin:
shì
Strokes:
9
Radical:
日
How to Write 是 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "是" in Chinese
The Chinese character 是 (shì) means "to be; indeed, right, yes; okay". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 是 include: 不是, 不是, 乃是.
📚 Words and Phrases with 是
Common words containing this character
不是
no
HSK 2
不是
fault; blame
HSK 2
乃是
equivalent to either 是[shi4] or 就是[jiu4 shi4]
HSK 2
但是
but; however
HSK 2
便是
(emphasizes that sth is precisely or exactly as stated)
HSK 2
倒是
contrary to what one might expect
HSK 2
光是
solely
HSK 2
凡是
each and every; every; all; any
HSK 2
利是
variant of 利事[li4 shi4]
HSK 2
却是
nevertheless
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 是
See how "是" is used in context
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这是我的书。
This is my book.
2
他是老师。
He is a teacher.
3
今天是星期一。
Today is Monday.
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To speak 日 directly 疋
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "是"?
- The pinyin is shì
- How many strokes does "是" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "是" mean?
- to be; indeed, right, yes; okay
- What is the radical of "是"?
- The radical is "日"