是的
shì de
The English phrase 'yes, I do' is translated into Chinese as 是的 (shì de).
是的 is a phrase used to answer a question in the affirmative.
How do you pronounce it?
shì de
Did you know?
- In Chinese, there is no single word for 'yes' that works in every situation. Instead of using 是的, a speaker usually repeats the specific verb used in the question to confirm it.
- In professional or military contexts, 是的 is frequently used to acknowledge an order, similar to 'yes, sir' or 'correct'.
- The particle 的 (de) in 是的 functions as an emphasis marker. It adds a sense of certainty or confirmation to the statement, much like saying 'It is indeed so'.
Examples in context
- 是的，我明白你的意思。Shì de, wǒ míngbai nǐ de yìsi.Yes, I understand what you mean.
- 是的，我也很喜欢吃。Shì de, wǒ yě hěn xǐhuan chī.Yes, I like eating it too.
Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are talking about their hobbies.
- 伟 Wei雨婷，你喜欢看电影吗？Yǔtíng, nǐ xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng ma?Yuting, do you like watching movies?
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，我很喜欢。Shì de, wǒ hěn xǐhuān.Yes, I do.
- 伟 Wei你喜欢动作片吗？Nǐ xǐhuān dòngzuòpiàn ma?Do you like action movies?
- 雨婷 Yuting不，我不怎么喜欢。Bù, wǒ bù zěnme xǐhuān.No, I don't really like them.
