shì

HSK 1
common
multipurpose

Meaning of

是 means correct; right; true; to consider correct; to approve. Pronounced shì. HSK 1.

  • correct; right; true
  • to consider correct; to approve
  • yes; okay; I see

Character Info

Radical
Strokes9
Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

shuō
de
shì
 

What you said is exactly right.

Zhè
jiàn
shì
shì
chù
 

This matter has no redeeming qualities at all.

wéi
shì
de
yàng
zi
ràng
rén
tǎo
yàn
 

His self-righteous attitude is annoying.

men
yīng
gāi
shì
shì
qiú
shì
de
chǔ
wèn
 

We should handle problems in a realistic and pragmatic way.

shuō
de
hěn
shì
 
huì
cǎi
de
jiàn
 

You are absolutely right, I will take your advice.