Chinese phrase
所以是〜,对吗? suó yǐ shì 〜 duì ma
Meaning
So ___ then?
When to use it
This phrase checks whether a conclusion is correct. It follows information that suggests an answer and asks for gentle confirmation.
Example dialogue
你每周三不上班,所以是周三休息,对吗? nǐ měi zhōu sān bú shàng bān suó yǐ shì zhōu sān xiū xī duì ma
You do not work on Wednesdays, so you are off on Wednesdays, right?
不是,我是周四休息。 bú shì wǒ shì zhōu sì xiū xī
No, Thursday is my day off.