English–Chinese

“is that right” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshì ma

Example

你要走了，是吗？nǐ yào zǒu le shì ma

You're leaving, are you?

Illustration for 是吗 (is that right)

How to say “is that right” in Chinese

“Is that right” in Chinese is 是吗 (shì ma).

A newly heard statement held up for a quick check of its truth.

Full entry for 是吗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 是吗

你要换工作了，是吗？nǐ yào huàn gōng zuò le shì ma

You're changing jobs, are you?

Tips for using 是吗

  • The same phrase can show genuine surprise or mild doubt, so the speaker's facial expression and tone help show whether the response is friendly or skeptical.

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