English–Chinese
“that is” in Chinese
How to say “that is” in Chinese
“That is” in Chinese is 即 (jí).
A hinge that places a clearer or equivalent formulation directly beside an earlier idea.
Example sentences with 即
他的解释，即是对错误的承认。tā de jiě shì jí shì duì cuò wù de chéng rèn
His explanation, in other words, is an admission of error.
Tips for using 即
- For conversational learners, this word is useful for reading formal notices and explanations, but it may sound too written for relaxed daily talk.
Other Chinese words for “that is”
他不来了，就是说我们要自己去。tā bù lái le jiù shì shuō wǒ men yào zì jǐ qù
He isn't coming; that is, we have to go ourselves.