How to Say ‘This is’ in Simplified Chinese
这是
zhè shì
[zhè shì]
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[zhè]
this (gesture to object)
Used to refer to something near in conversation.
这幅字写得很好。
This piece of calligraphy is well written.
是
shì
[shì]
be, is
Used to link the subject with its predicate.
这幅画上写的是诗句。
What is written on this painting are verses.
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