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How to Say ‘A diamond is a question, and you choose "yes" or "no."’ in Traditional Chinese

菱形是問題，要選「是」或「不是」。

líng xíng shì wèn tí yào xuǎn shì huò bù shì

[língxíng shr wèntí yao shywen shì huò bù shir]

Phrase Breakdown

菱形是問題，

líng xíng shì wèn tí

diamonds are questions,

菱形 (língxíng) means 'diamond'. 問題 (wèntí) means 'question'. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

這是一個好問題。

This is a good question.

Words in this phrase

菱形

líng xíng

[língxíng]

diamond; rhombus

A four-sided shape with equal sides; in flowcharts it marks a decision.

Example

流程圖裡的菱形代表選擇。

The diamond in a flowchart represents a choice.

是

shì

[shr]

to be; is

Connects the subject with what is being said about it.

Example

這不是你的錯。

This isn't your fault.

問題

wèn tí

[wèntí]

question

A sentence worded or expressed to elicit information.

Example

在職業發展過程中，提出問題可以幫助解決困難。

Raising questions during the career development process can help solve difficulties.

要選「是」

yào xuǎn shì

you need to choose 'yes'

要選 (yào xuǎn) means 'need to choose'. 是 (shì) means 'yes'.

Example

我要選這個。

I want to choose this one.

Words in this phrase

要

yào

[yao]

need to; should

Used to express necessity or advice.

Example

身體不舒服就要看醫生。

If you don't feel well, you should see a doctor.

選

xuǎn

[shywen]

choose; select

Used when choosing a bean origin or roast type.

Example

今天我選中焙，不選深焙。

Today I choose medium roast, not dark roast.

是

shì

[shì]

yes

Used as an answer meaning 'yes; it is so'.

Example

請回答「是」。

Please answer 'yes'.

或「不是」。

huò bù shì

or 'no'

或 (huò) means 'or'. 不是 (bú shì) means 'no'.

Example

答案是「是」或「不是」。

The answer is 'yes' or 'no'.

Words in this phrase

或

huò

[huò]

Used to introduce an alternative or approximation

Example

你想喝茶或咖啡？

Do you want tea or coffee?

不

bù

[bù]

not

Used to express negation, denial, or refusal.

Example

他不想去參加晚會。

He doesn't want to attend the party.

是

shì

[shir]

to be

The verb 'to be,' often used in identities or simple statements.

Example

他也是常來這裡的人。

He is also someone who often comes here.

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