How to Say ‘Right, but it's the east entrance side.’ in Traditional Chinese
對，可是是東門那邊。
duì kě shì shì dōng mén nà biān
[duì kěshì shir Dōngmén nah byen]
💬 Usage Tip: 可是是 looks like a typo but isn't: 可是 means "but", and the next 是 means "it is". Both are needed.
Phrase Breakdown
對，可是
duì kě shì
right, but
對 (duì) means 'right' or 'yes', and 可是 (kěshì) means 'but'. Pause briefly after 對.
對，可是我沒空。
Right, but I'm not free.
Words in this phrase
對
duì
[duì]
yes; correct
Affirmative response or agreement.
對，我要熱的豆奶。
Yes, I want hot soy milk.
可是
kě shì
[kěshì]
but; however
Introduces a contrast
我想去，可是沒時間。
I want to go, but I have no time.
是東門那邊。
shì dōng mén nà biān
it's over by Dongmen
是 (shì) means 'is' and 那邊 (nàbiān) means 'over there' or 'that side'. 是 follows 可是, so you say shì twice in a row.
我家是東門那邊。
My home is over by Dongmen.
Words in this phrase
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
The basic verb 'to be' used in identification or judgment.
這不是客套話，我是真的這樣想。
This isn’t just politeness; I really think that way.
東門
dōng mén
[Dōngmén]
Dongmen (East Gate)
An area and MRT station in Taipei.
請到東門捷運站。
Please go to Dongmen MRT station.
那邊
nà biān
[nah byen]
over there
Refers to a place a little farther away, often used when pointing out a quieter area.
那邊比較安靜，我們可以去那邊。
It's quieter over there; we can go over there.
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