Chinese

shìfǒu
Meaning: whether (or not); is it so
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

請確認是否收到了郵件。
请确认是否收到了邮件。
Please confirm whether you received the email.
請確認您的個人資訊是否正確。
Please confirm if your personal information is correct.
管家低聲問少爺是否要出門。
The butler quietly asked the young master whether he wanted to go out.
出門前,請檢查窗戶是否關好,以免下雨時進水。
Please check if the windows are closed before going out, to avoid water coming in when it rains.
警察正在現場察看是否留下了線索。
The police are inspecting the scene for any clues left behind.

Usage Notes

A formal way to ask 'yes or no' or 'whether'. Often used in written queries.

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