是 (shì) — to be (linking verb, followed by a noun or noun phrase)
Definition
是 (shì) is the linking verb 'to be' used to identify or classify — always followed by a noun (我是学生). For 'correct/right', use 对 instead.
verb
to be (linking verb, followed by a noun or noun phrase)
Examples
- 是。Wǒ shì xué shēng.I am a student.
- 是。Tā shì lǎo shī.He is a teacher.
- 。Zhè bú shì wǒ de shū.This is not my book.
Grammar
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