又是 (yòu shì) — again (indicating repetition or another occurrence); moreover; besides; and also (used to introduce an additional item or reason)

Definition

又是 combines 又 ('again') with 是 to mean 'again' or 'also' — often with mild annoyance or resignation when a familiar thing recurs. Negate as 又不是 to disagree ('it's not the case again').

verb
again (indicating repetition or another occurrence)moreoverbesidesand also (used to introduce an additional item or reason)

Examples

  • 又是
    yòu shì Nǐ lái le!
    You again!
  • 又是
    Tā xǐ huan yùn dòng, yòu shì xǐ huan yīn yuè.
    He likes sports, and also likes music.
  • 又是
    yòu shì Dào le kǎo shì de shí hou.
    It's exam time again.

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