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How to Say ‘Also’ in Traditional Chinese

也是

yě shì

[yeah shr]

💬 Usage Tip: [也是] often means "also," but in conversation it can also mean "that's true" or "fair point," depending on tone. So in an argument, it may sound like partial agreement rather than just adding information.

Phrase Breakdown

[yeah]

also; too

Adds another related idea, meaning 'also' or 'too'.

Example

你也覺得車資太高嗎?

Do you also think the fare is too high?

shì

[shr]

to be; is; are

The basic verb 'to be' in Chinese.

Example

這是最直接的路嗎?

Is this the most direct route?

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