whether or not; if
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
whether or not; if
formalUsed to introduce an indirect question or express doubt about a possibility. Common in formal and written contexts. Equivalent to "是不是" in meaning, but more formal.
Tā他
shì是
fǒu否
néng能
lái来
，
hái还
bù不
yī一
dìng定
。
It's still not certain whether he can come or not.
Qǐng请
què确
rèn认
yóu邮
jiàn件
shì是
fǒu否
yǐ已
fā发
sòng送
。
Please confirm whether the email has been sent.
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Wǒ我
men们
zhèng正
zài在
tǎo讨
lùn论
shì是
fǒu否
yīng应
gāi该
gǎi改
biàn变
jì计
huà划
。
We are discussing whether we should change the plan.
Tā她
yóu犹
yù豫
shì是
fǒu否
yào要
jiē接
shòu受
nà那
fèn份
gōng工
zuò作
。
She hesitated about whether to accept that job.
Wèn问
tí题
shì是
jià价
gé格
shì是
fǒu否
hé合
lǐ理
。
The question is whether the price is reasonable.