Chinese phrase
这个〜是圆的吗？ zhè ge 〜 shì yuán de ma
Meaning
Is this ___ round?
When to use it
Asks whether a particular object is round in shape. It is a simple, neutral question about an object's shape.
Example dialogue
这个纽扣是圆的吗？ zhè ge niǔ kòu shì yuán de ma
Is this button round?
不是圆的，是方的。 bú shì yuán de shì fāng de
No, it isn't round. It's square.