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
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.
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