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How to Say ‘Do you mean this jacket?’ in Traditional Chinese

你是說這件外套嗎？

nǐ shì shuō zhè jiàn wài tào ma

[nǐ shir shwo juh jyen why-tao ma]

💬 Usage Tip: Adding 嗎 (ma) to the end turns any statement into a yes/no question, and the word order stays exactly the same.

Phrase Breakdown

你是說

nǐ shì shuō

you mean

This opens a clarifying question.

Example

你是說他嗎？

You mean him?

Words in this phrase

你

nǐ

[nǐ]

you

Refers to the person being spoken to.

Example

你今天看起來很高興。

You look happy today.

是

shì

[shir]

to be; is; are

The basic verb meaning 'to be' in statements of identity or description.

Example

這些都是你愛吃的菜。

These are all dishes you like to eat.

說

shuō

[shwo]

to say; to tell; to speak

A common verb meaning to say or tell something to someone. It is often used when explaining rules or giving information.

Example

請直接說您要取消今晚的訂位。

Please directly say that you want to cancel tonight's reservation.

這件外套嗎？

zhè jiàn wài tào ma

this jacket?

嗎 turns the sentence into a yes/no question. 件 is the measure word for clothes.

Example

你要買這件外套嗎？

Do you want to buy this jacket?

Words in this phrase

這

zhè

[juh]

this

A demonstrative word meaning this; it points at the person in an insulting way.

Example

他氣得大喊：「你這個王八蛋！」

He angrily shouted, 'You bastard!'

件

jiàn

[jyen]

measure word for clothing items

A classifier used for clothes, especially individual garments like shirts or jackets.

Example

天氣涼了，帶件外套比較好。

It's getting cool, so it's better to bring a jacket.

外套

wài tào

[why-tao]

jacket; coat

Used for outerwear; a common thing to compliment a stranger on.

Example

你的外套顏色很好看。

Your jacket color looks great.

嗎

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你喜歡這個活動嗎？

Do you like this event?

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