How to Say ‘But I am / I can tell you that I am’ in Traditional Chinese
我可是
wǒ kě shì
[waw kuh shir]
💬 Usage Tip: [可是] here is not the usual "but" between two sentences. After a subject, [我可是...] adds emphasis like "I really do..." or "just so you know, I..."
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The speaker referring to themself. In playful flirting, it helps create a confident or mock-serious tone.
我先說喔，我可是很會記仇的。
Let me say this first—I’m very good at holding grudges.
可是
kě shì
[kuh shir]
really; indeed; you know I...
Here, 可是 adds emphasis, not contrast. It gives a playful 'just so you know' feeling.
先提醒你一下，我可是會認真吐槽你的。
Just a warning—I really will roast you seriously.
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