Chinese · Greetings & Phrases
是的
Shì de
Yes
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An affirmative answer confirming something is true.
Example
你是学生吗？— 是的。
Are you a student? — Yes.
Etymology
'是的' (Shì de) directly translates to 'yes,' combining '是' (shì, 'to be') with '的' (de, a particle). The phrase reflects affirmation in conversational contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'是的' is suitable for both formal and informal conversations and is commonly used in spoken and written forms.