HSK 1

“是”字句

Sentences with the word "是" (shì)

Explanation

The "是" (shì) structure is used to link two parts of a sentence, asserting identity or belonging to a category. For example: "他是我的老师" (He is my teacher) confirms identity. It can also describe a characteristic or state, as in "花是白的" (The flower is white). This is the basic way to say "A is B" in Chinese.

Examples

(1)表示等同或类属
1biǎoshìděngtónghuòlèishǔ
他是我的老师。
shìdelǎoshī
这是他的书。
zhèshìdeshū
(2)表示说明或特征
2biǎoshìshuōmínghuòzhēng
花是白的。
huāshìbáide
衣服是干净的。
fushìgānjìngde
(3)表示存在
3biǎoshìcúnzài
车站东边是一个学校。
chēzhàndōngbiānshìxuéxiào
教学楼西边不是图书馆。
jiàoxuélóubiānshìshūguǎn

Learn ““是”字句” effectively

The grammar point ““是”字句” (Sentences with the word "是" (shì)) is one of the key structures at HSK 1. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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