How to Say ‘This box of tea is for Dad.’ in Simplified Chinese
这盒茶叶是给爸的。
zhè hé chá yè shì gěi bà de
[juh hé cháyè shir gay bà de]
💬 Usage Tip: 是…的 around 给爸 points out who it's for: "it's for Dad (not someone else)". Swap in another person, as in 是给妈的 "it's for Mom".
Phrase Breakdown
这盒茶叶
zhè hé chá yè
this box of tea
The subject of the sentence. 盒 (hé) is the measure word for a box.
这盒茶叶多少钱？
How much is this box of tea?
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
盒
hé
[hé]
box (measure word)
Measure word for things in boxes.
我买了一盒饼干。
I bought a box of biscuits.
茶叶
chá yè
[cháyè]
tea leaves
Dried leaves used for making tea.
这些茶叶很香。
These tea leaves smell great.
是给爸的。
shì gěi bà de
is for Dad
The '是…的' pattern explains who something is meant for.
那本书是给妈的。
That book is for Mom.
Words in this phrase
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A linking verb meaning 'to be.' It connects a subject with identity or description.
她是医生。
She is a doctor.
给
gěi
[gay]
for; to give to
Indicates the action is done for someone.
我给你做一杯中烘的。
I’ll make you a cup of medium roast.
爸
bà
[bà]
dad
Informal word for father; also used for father-in-law.
爸，我回来了。
Dad, I'm back.
的
de
[de]
(emphasis particle)
Used in 是…的 to emphasize a detail such as recipient or purpose.
这本书是给你的。
This book is for you.
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