Chinese phrase
不是〜 bú shì 〜
Meaning
not be ___
When to use it
Says that a person or thing is not something. It is used before a name, noun, or other description in a simple negative statement.
Example dialogue
这不是我的。 zhè bú shì wǒ de
This isn't mine.
那是谁的？ nà shì shéi de
So whose is it?