English–Chinese
“is it” in Chinese
How to say “is it” in Chinese
“Is it” in Chinese is 吗 (ma).
A small question sign placed after a whole statement to ask for confirmation.
Example sentences with 吗
这块蛋糕你要吗？zhè kuài dàn gāo nǐ yào ma
Do you want this piece of cake?
Tips for using 吗
- A sentence ending with this particle usually expects a yes-or-no reply, while a choice between alternatives is normally expressed with a different question pattern.