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Chinese

shì
Meaning: to be; yes
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他是老師。
他是老师。
He is a teacher.
他是一個好人。
He is a good person.
她是我最好的朋友。
She is my best friend.
歐洲是一個充滿歷史和文化的大陸。
Europe is a continent full of history and culture.
他是何人?
Who is he?

Usage Notes

A copula verb used to link a subject with its complement.

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