是的，爸爸
shì de, bàba
The English phrase "yes, daddy" is translated into Chinese as 是的，爸爸 (shì de, bàba).
是的，爸爸 is a polite or obedient response used by a child to answer their father. However, note that this specific phrasing is highly structured. It sounds more like something from a textbook or a very polite child rather than natural, spontaneous spoken Chinese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of shì de (is/yes) and bàba (daddy).
How does it change in a sentence?
The term bàba (daddy) is a reduplicated noun, which is a common way to form familial terms in Chinese.
How do you pronounce it?
shì de, bàba
Did you know?
- In some mainland Chinese households, children may use 'third person' pronouns to refer to themselves when answering their parents, making the response sound more modest.
- Using highly formal language like 是的 with a parent can sometimes be interpreted as sarcastic or distant rather than polite in modern urban households.
- The word 是 can act as a 'copula' verb meaning 'to be', meaning 是的 literally translates to 'it is so' rather than a simple 'yes'.
Examples in context
- 是的，爸爸，我听你的。Yes, Dad, I'm listening to you.
- 是的，爸爸，我知道了。Shì de, bàba, wǒ zhīdào le.Yes, daddy, I know.
Example conversation
A father tells his daughter to brush her teeth.
- 伟 Wei梓涵，快去刷牙。Zǐhán, kuài qù shuāyá.Zihan, go brush your teeth quickly.
- 梓涵 Zihan是的，爸爸。Shì de, bàba.Yes, daddy.
- 伟 Wei刷完牙记得洗脸。Shuā wán yá jìdé xǐliǎn.Remember to wash your face after brushing.
- 梓涵 Zihan好的，没问题。Hǎo de, méi wèntí.Okay, no problem.
